SOUNDINGS

Coming soon. Under development as of February 1, 2018

Tentative discussion (2-3-2018):
[[Discuss poularity in advance.]]

Poet Laureate: Popular by Decree
Category: Assessing the quality of Poet Laureates since Robert Frost.

Group #1: Which of the following Poet Laureates, if any, can be judged to be in the same league with Robert Frost?

Kay Ryan (2008- 2010)
Natasha Trethewey (2012-)
Billy Collins, (2001-2003)
Phillip Levine (2011-2012)
Robert Hass (1995-1997)
None of the above are in the same league as Robert Frost.

Note: Examples of each poet's work can be found at: http://www.hooplaha.com/this-program-keeps-military-families-close-together-through-reading-2467661019.html