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Forum Survey: The Decline of the Poet Laureate
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Poet Laureate Selection: Which of the following might be the best method for choosing the next Poet Laureate of the United States?
Public Referendum
Assessing Popularity
Majority Vote of Congress
Majority Vote of 50 States
Academic Symposium of 100 Colleges and Universities
Select Committee of the Library of Congress (current procedure)
None of the above
Other
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Samples of poetry written by the five Poet Laureates in Survey Question 2 can be found at Hooplaha: http://www.hooplaha.com/5-great-poems-by-us-poet-laureates-2078248479.html
The Poet Laureates Reassessed: In your opinion, which of the five Poet Laureates listed below is in the same league as former Poet Laureates Robert Frost and Robert Penn Warren?
Kay Ryan (2008- 2010)
Natasha Trethewey (2012-)
Billy Collins, (2001-2003)
Phillip Levine (2011-2012)
Robert Hass (1995-1997)
None of the above Poet Laureate poets.
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Poet Laureate’s Impact: How would you characterize the contribution of the Poet Laureate to the creation and appreciation of poetry today?
Outstanding
Negligible
A harmful distraction, if not an impediment
Other
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Poet Laureate’s Popularity: How much weight should be given to a prospective Poet Laureate’s fame and/or popularity in the selection process?
100%: Public opinion is the fairest and most reliable indicator
50%: Expert opinion should carry equal weight with public opinion
None: Expert opinion is more informed and reliable than public opinion
Other
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Poet Laureate’s Credentials: Should a prospective Poet Laureate’s academic background, awards received, etc. be considered in the selection process?
No
Yes
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Poet Laureate Sponsors: Should politicians, special interest groups, professional colleagues, and other friends of a given Poet Laureate candidate be allowed to influence the selection process?
Yes
No
Other
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