Learning to Be Everyone and No One: Interviews with Twelve Contemporary Poets

By Chard deNiord

Learning to Be Everyone and No One by Chard deNiord is a striking collection of candid, illuminating interviews with twelve of today's most influential poets: Robert Hass, Robert Pinsky, Charles Simic, Ruth Stone, Gerald Stern, Chase Twichell, Major Jackson, Bruce Smith, Ada Lim n, Dennis Nurkse, T. R. Hummer, and Halyna Kruk. Through piercing yet conversational dialogue, these literary giants share spontaneous, deeply personal reflections on their craft, careers, and the life experiences. This compelling volume is a vibrant tapestry of voices exploring the enduring power of poetry to confront issues of identity, politics, race, gender, and the environment. With wit, wisdom, and candor, these poets affirm why poetry remains "the news that stays the news."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817362843
• ISBN13: 9780817362843
• Release Date: December 2026
• Publisher: Fire Ant Books
• Length: 210 Pages