Rita Dove

Dove served as poet laureate of the U.S. from 1993 to 1995

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Rita Dove Remembers Poet and Friend W.S. Merwin

I first read and admired W.S. Merwin, who died at 91 on March 15, long before I met him, in the 1970s. In the ’80s we got to know each other at various literary events....

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Rita Dove to Grads: 'Instead of Advice, I Will Give You Wishes'

Watch Rita Dove's University of Virginia commencement speech

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