To celebrate the 150th birthday of Robert Frost, one of America’s most cherished poets, 10 of the top poets from across the nation will appear in San Diego.
Through Sunday at the San Diego Central Library and UC San Diego Park & Market, the free showcase includes Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy K. Smith, Ruth Lilly Prize-winner Allison Joseph, Pulitzer Prize-finalist Bruce Weigl and San Diego poet laureate Jason Magabo Perez.
The poets will read and discuss their work alongside Frost’s timeless works, including classics like “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” “Mending Wall,” and “The Road Not Taken.” Frost was born March 26, 1874 and died in 1963.
The free public sessions including poetry workshops, lectures, and roundtable discussions.
“San Diego is honored to host this extraordinary gathering of poetic talent,” said Robert Bernard Hass, executive director of the Robert Frost Society. “We invite you to join us in celebrating Robert Frost’s remarkable legacy and the transformative power of poetry to unite people from all walks of life.”
Other taking part include performance artist Karla Cordero, Poet’s Prize finalist David Yezzi, Ohio Poet Laureate Amit Majmudar, Cave Canem Award winner Ruth Ellen Kocher and Donald Justice Poetry Prize-winner Ryan Wilson.
Morning events, including workshops and roundtables, will be held at UCSD’s Park and Market, while afternoon and evening events, featuring keynote lectures and readings, will take place at the Central Library.