poetry
what it is
Poetry (from the Greek "ποίησις", poiesis, a "making") is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning. Poetry may be written independently, as discrete poems, or may occur in conjunction with other arts, as in poetic drama, hymns or lyrics. Poetry, and discussions of it, have a long history.
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questions
What is poetry?
Poetry (from the Greek "ποίησις", poiesis, a "making") is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning. Poetry may be written independently, as discrete poems, or may occur in conjunction with other arts, as in poetic drama, hymns or lyrics. Poetry, and discussions of it, have a long history.
What are good poetry albums to start with?
Try Small Talk at 125th and Lenox by Gil Scott-Heron, An American Prayer by Jim Morrison, Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass by Lana Del Rey, and L'Apocalypse Des Animaux by Vangelis.
Who are some women making poetry?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/poetry/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making poetry, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20