Were you conditioned by academia to think that love poems, short poems, funeral poems and other forms of poetry are stuffy, profound waxings on the natural world and the human condition? Think again.

Love poems didn’t start as private confessions. For much of their history, they were closer to public performances—tools for politics, status, ...

It's the most romantic day of the year and whether you're celebrating with your significant other or enjoying some self-love there's plenty of romance in the air. Valentine's Day, February 14, is a ...