Art
The Lyrical and Funny Art of Erasing Words From Books
“The words are growing in the field, and they hover above the page. They’re like flowers, and I pick the ones I like,” says Mary Ruefle.
Mary Ruefle
Books
This Be the Verse 2019
John Yau and Albert Mobilio select a few of their favorite poetry books from the past year.
Books
When a Poet Becomes Invisible
Facing her mortality, Mary Ruefle does not ask for pity or sympathy, because death is democratic.
Books
Mary Ruefle’s Sage Advice on How to Keep Your Eyes Open While Sleeping
This is a book you want to read slowly, to savor both for what it says and how Ruefle says it.