The U.S. Poet Laureate Explains the Role—and Why It Matters @loc

The U.S. Poet Laureate Explains the Role—and Why It Matters @loc

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The 2025 Poet Laureate Arthur Sze discusses the role of the Poet Laureate and how the Library of Congress supports the work of the Poet Laureates.

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The U.S. Poet Laureate Explains the Role—and Why It Matters