Paul Muldoon interviews Ed Roberson
I’m amazed at how much I like the architecture of poems…The shapes of poems actually say things and carry weight and meaning. Ed Roberson In this interview with Griffin Trustee...
Sarah Howe interviews Ali Kinsella and Dzvinia Orlowsky
Each line [in Natalka Bilotserkivets’ poetry] is very powerful, and each line turns the poem in a different direction. Dzvinia Orlowsky In this interview with Griffin Trustee Sarah Howe, 2022...
Paul Muldoon interviews Douglas Kearney
I have a plan but the poem tells me, ‘Nah, don’t do that. Dream bigger, try something different.’ Douglas Kearney In this interview with Griffin Trustee Paul Muldoon, 2022 Griffin...
Sarah Howe interviews Sharon Dolin and Gemma Gorga
Poetry is a democratic thing. Everyone is invited. Gemma Gorga In this interview with Griffin Trustee Sarah Howe, 2022 Griffin Poetry Prize International Finalists Sharon Dolin and Gemma Gorga reflect...
Announcing the 2022 Griffin Poetry Prize Shortlist
Discover the 2022 Griffin Poetry Prize shortlist here. Judges Adam Dickinson (Canada), Valzhyna Mort (Belarus/US), and Claudia Rankine (Jamaica/US) each read 639 books of poetry, including 57 translations from 24...
Pura López Colomé – 2013 Awards
...instant, or the past seen from it. Naturally, I should add, within the framework of huge commercial interests, as well as cybernetic and ephemeral components, also very characteristic of this...
Glyn Maxwell – 2010 Awards
...in the world of poetry, a good time is a curious thing, it never comes at you in the way you expect it. Take this, for example. Dear Glyn, please come...
Carolyn Forché – 2009 Reykjavik
...are not philosophical poems,” he said, “they think with images.” His compatriot, Zbigniew Herbert echoes this observation: “I avoid any commentary I keep a tight hold on my emotions I...