Sunday Pick: 20th Anniversary celebration with renowned poets Eileen Myles, Elizabeth Alexander, Sarah Kay, and Amber Tamblyn | from Design Matters

Chelsea Girls is a novel by Eileen Myles, first published in 1994. The novel is a coming-of-age story set in New York City in the 1970s and 1980s. It follows the life of a young woman named Eileen as she navigates the city's art scene, explores her sexuality, and struggles to find her place in the world. The novel is semi-autobiographical, drawing on Myles' own experiences as a young poet in New York City.

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Now, I Must Be Living Twice: New and Selected Poems is a collection of poetry by Eileen Myles, published in 2020. The book spans Myles' career, featuring both new and previously published work. The poems explore themes of identity, gender, sexuality, politics, and the everyday experiences of life in New York City. The collection showcases Myles' signature style of personal, conversational, and often humorous verse.

Inferno is the first part of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. It describes Dante's journey through the nine concentric circles of Hell, each representing a different level of sin and punishment. Guided by Virgil, Dante encounters various historical and mythological figures, witnessing their punishments which are symbolic of their sins. The poem is an allegory of the soul's journey towards God, with Inferno representing the recognition and rejection of sin. Dante's journey through Hell is also a personal and spiritual exploration, reflecting his own struggles and the political and social issues of his time.

Published in 1956, 'Howl and Other Poems' is a seminal work of American literature. The collection includes Ginsberg's most famous poem, 'Howl,' which is a powerful critique of modern society and a celebration of the Beat Generation's values of nonconformity and creative expression. The book also features other notable poems that reflect Ginsberg's unique voice and poetic style.

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