<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: 9 Poems to Read This Weekend
Amanda Gorman captivated at President Joe Biden’s inauguration—and reminded the nation of the power of poetry. We’re rereading her poem, and some other timely works.
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Amanda Gorman stole the show.
In his piece on the performances at this week’s presidential inauguration, our Culture staff writer Spencer Kornhaber maintained that “the signature art-statement of the day came from a newcomer.”
“It was Gorman’s delivery—flowing with tidal grace, accentuated by symphony-conductor hand motions—that cast a spell in the manner of great music,” he writes.
Her recitation of “The this weekend.
