Poetry Through the Decades from The New Yorker Magazine




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ClassGraphic Last year marked the centenary of The New Yorker, and the anniversary was celebrated with the publication of two volumes, one for fiction and the second for poetry. This study group will explore the evolution of modern and contemporary poetry through the lens of A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker 1925–2025 (Knopf, 2025), a monumental anthology that captures a hundred years of poetic voices. The book is organized into seven chronological groupings, and we will cover poetry from each one. As we take turns reading and discussing poems selected by participants, our focus will be on analysis and interpretation, with attention to the social contexts and artistic movements surrounding each group of poems. Together, we will engage with a diverse range of poets and styles, deepening our appreciation of poetry as both art and cultural commentary.
 

Class Details

7 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
500 Davis Center

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition: 

$0.00

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
3/5/2026 - 4/16/2026 Weekly - Thu 01:15 PM - 03:15 PM Evanston, 500 Davis Center  Map Lee Rachel Nemchek  ; David Mathers 

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