Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges

Arthur Sze Is Appointed US Poet Laureate as the Library of Congress Faces Challenges

At a time when its leadership is in question and its mission challenged, the Library of Congress has named a new U.S. poet laureate, the much-honored author and translator Arthur Sze.

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PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Library of Congress has named Arthur Sze as the new U.S. Poet Laureate, succeeding Ada Limón. However, Sze could face resistance as the poet has a long history of contributing to Democrat campaigns, including Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential run.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Arthur Sze, acting Librarian Robert Randolph Newlen, President Donald J. Trump, and Kamala Harris.WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made Monday, with Sz…

Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges

The Library of Congress has named Arthur Sze the new U.S. poet laureate. The library announced Monday Sze will serve a one-year term, starting this fall.

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Arthur Sze assumed the role Sept. 1 and replaces Ada Limón, who in turn followed poet, musician and educator Joy Harjo.

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The Library of Congress' new poet laureate, Arthur Sze, plans to spend his year working to translate poetry originally written in languages other than English.

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Sze is a poet with a lot of acclaim — he's won the National Book Award, was a Guggenheim fellow and was a finalist for the Pulitzer. He aims to promote interest in translated poetry in his new role.