Literary Arts

Yaa Gyasi discusses her novels, "Homegoing" and "Transcendent Kingdom," as well as the what and who have influenced her as both a reader and writer.

On this episode of "Literary Arts: The Archive Project," Joy Harjo discusses her recent projects as US Poet Laureate, plus crafting poetry and the importance of art, in this talk and conversation with Anis Mojgani.

Alison Bechdel discusses exercise, nature, creativity, and her graphic memoir "The Secret to Superhuman Strength" in this conversation with Cheryl Strayed.

Ross Gay shares his non-linear journey to becoming a poet, and the inspiration behind his essay collection "The Book of Delights."

Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani leads a conversation between poets Hanif Abdurraqib and Clint Smith, who discuss their recent nonfiction works.

This special episode features the announcement of the 2021 Oregon Book Award winners, with hosts Elena Passarello and Omar El Akkad.

A special episode looking back on a year of Portland-based Artists Repertory Theatre’s innovative programming through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlights from the 2019 Verselandia! youth slam poetry competition, including live performances and interviews with Portland students.

In this event from 2006, prolific poet, essayist, and influential public figure Adrienne Rich shares poems and musings with a Portland audience.

On this episode of "Literary Arts: The Archive Project," acclaimed Irish poet and Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney shares poems spanning more than four decades of his work in this talk from 2002.