Collections Spotlight: Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature
The Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature at the Library of Congress contains recordings of poets and prose writers participating in literary events at the Library’s Capitol Hill campus as well as sessions at the Library’s Recording Laboratory. As of April, 2019, there are nearly 300 artists represented the digital collection. There is a biography for each artist and each of those links to one or more recordings featuring readings and commentary on their work. Happy poetry month!
Collection links
- About the collection
- Browse collection items
- Alphabetical list of poet and author biographies containing links to their poetry and literature recordings
Library blog posts related to the collection
- 50 new additions to the online Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature for 2020 Teaching with the Library of Congress April 29, 2020
- April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate with 50 Newly Digitized Recordings From the Catbird Seat April 2, 2019
- Dear Poet: Promoting Poetry and Poets Laureate to Kids at Home From the Catbird Seat March 25, 2020
- Explore the Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature for National Poetry Month From the Catbird Seat April 15, 2016
- Library Launches Online Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature From the Catbird Seat April 20, 2015
- National Poetry Month: New Recordings Uploaded to Recorded Poetry and Literature Archive Library of Congress Blog April 17, 2017
Related resources
- Poetry primary source collections
- Palabra Archive Hispanic Literature
- Literature primary source collections