“I believe if you can show me a poem that's strong and honest and has a feeling of being alive, I can show you a poem that will not be forgotten.”

About Philip Levine

Poet • American

Philip Levine was a highly acclaimed American poet and essayist celebrated for his focus on the working-class life of Detroit. He served as the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2011 to 2012 and won the Pulitzer...