The Poetry of Home

An original series from The Washington Post and the Library of Congress


As America confronts coronavirus, four U.S. poets laureate explore the theme of home.

Featuring
Natasha Trethewey
Additional Credits
Sarah Hashemi, Erin Patrick O'Connor, Phoebe Connelly, Thomas LeGro, Ron Charles
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Library of Congress National Book Festival Presents logo

Featuring
Natasha Trethewey
Additional Credits
Sarah Hashemi, Erin Patrick O'Connor, Phoebe Connelly, Thomas LeGro, Ron Charles
Library of Congress National Book Festival Presents logo
Library of Congress National Book Festival Presents logo

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Joy Harjo: 'What joins us together is poetry'
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Natasha Trethewey: I find myself longing for slower ways of connection

April 30, 2020 | 9:26 PM GMT
The former U.S. poet laureate discusses the pleasures of anticipating letters from friends and shares the poetry she is turning to during the coronavirus crisis.