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An Annual Poetry Journal

Poetry International Cover Issue 27-28 2022 Poetry International is one of the oldest and most respected literary journals in the world that’s specifically dedicated to poetry and poetics from around the globe.

Over the years, our annual journal has published work by such authors as Nobel Laureates Derek Walcott, Wislawa Szymborska, Jose Saramago, Eugenio Montale, Gabriela Mistral, Tomas Transtomer, Wole Soyinka, Seamus Heaney, Pablo Neruda, and numerous others.

Our contributors also included Adrienne Rich, Amir Saadi Yousseff, Carolyn Forche, Mahmoud Darwish, Li-Young Lee, Yehuda Amichai, Juan Felipe Herrera, Lyn Hejinian, Katie Ford, Christian Wiman, Malena Morling, Wanda Coleman, Valzhyna Mort, Kwame Dawes, Edward Hirsch, Gerald Stern, Chris Abani, Jean Valentine, Duo Duo, Jane Hirshfield, Bei Dao, Ewa Lipska, Eleanor Wilner, Anna Swir, Anne Waldman, Toi Derricotte, Dunya Mikhail, Robert Bly, Fady Joudah, Gary Soto, Jericho Brown, Nikola Madzirov, and numerous others.

Each issue features sections and portfolios showcasing the poetics from various islands and nations, including Sweden, Russia, Ghana, Mexico, Iraq, Vietnam, Jamaica, Chile, and Cuba.

New in PiOnline - FEATURED: A forum from our archive, east European poets on poetry & war, poetry from Ukrainian poet Vasyl Stus DISPATCHES: Piotr Florczk remembers poet Adam Zagajewski, selections from Words for War, a collection of Ukrainian poetry REVIEWS: Svetlana Lavochkina’s Carbon: Song of Crafts INTERVIEWS: Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Mike Chasar and more…

Here's what people are saying about PI:

"The issues of Poetry International arrived five hours ago and I haven't stopped reading them. So much good poetry in them. Many, many thanks. If you are still selling subscriptions, I'll subscribe to the magazine."
—Charles Simic, former Poet Laureate of the United States

"Just got the most beautiful copy! This is a magnificent collection, one of a kind! Thank you so much!"
—Juan Felipe Herrera, Poet Laureate of the United States

"New issue of Poetry International is an extraordinary gathering of poets. So many surprises and pleasures on offer--Ritsos, Akhmatova, Mandelstam, and the portfolio of Jane Hirshfield's work. Wonderful. Wonderful. Thank you. What a gift this is to readers everywhere."
—Christopher Merrill, acclaimed poet and Director of International Writing Program, University of Iowa

"Poetry International – an incredibly rich collection of the world’s finest poetry and the most innovative work."
—Citation for Editorial Excellence Award given by Poetry East West (China)

  • C.P. Cavafy Prize
    Congratulations to 2020 winner Felicia Zamora for her poem “Moratorium.” The 2021 contest opens on September 1.
  • Summer 2020 Chapbook Selection
    We have selected the chapbook Submersion by Marie Baleo from the many fine submissions we received during last summer's reading. Look for her work to be published next year in issue 28.
  • PIOnline
    In addition to publishing an annual print journal, Poetry International also publishes PI Online, which features reviews, interviews, and poetry-related news.
  • SDSU Press
    SDSU Press is the oldest university press in the California State University system. Its various publication programs and imprints include Poetry International.