Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges
Arthur Sze, a celebrated poet and translator with multiple awards including the 2024 National Book Award, begins a one-year term as U.S. Poet Laureate focusing on poetry translation and national literary promotion.
- The Library of Congress has appointed Arthur Sze as the new U.S. poet laureate for a one-year term, as announced on Monday.
- Arthur Sze, 74, expressed some doubts when contacted by Rob Casper regarding the laureate position.
- Sze aims to focus on translation, a passion he has had since his time at the University of California, Berkeley.
- Sze has won numerous awards, including the National Book Award for 'Sight Lines', recognizing themes of cultural and environmental diversity.
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Arthur Sze Is Appointed US Poet Laureate as the Library of Congress Faces Challenges
At a time when its leadership is in question and its mission challenged, the Library of Congress has named a new U.S. poet laureate, the much-honored author and translator Arthur Sze.
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PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Library of Congress has named Arthur Sze as the new U.S. Poet Laureate, succeeding Ada Limón. However, Sze could face resistance as the poet has a long history of contributing to Democrat campaigns, including Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential run.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Arthur Sze, acting Librarian Robert Randolph Newlen, President Donald J. Trump, and Kamala Harris.WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made Monday, with Sz…

Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges
The Library of Congress has named Arthur Sze the new U.S. poet laureate. The library announced Monday Sze will serve a one-year term, starting this fall.
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