The Poetic Gaze: 10 of the Best Memoirs by Poets

To celebrate National Poetry Month, we bring you a list of 10 of the best poets’ memoirs from all-time greats like Maya Angelou to talented new voices like Camonghne Felix.

When poets turn their keen power of observation inward, their life stories can be some of the most vulnerable and profound. To celebrate National Poetry Month, we bring you a list of 10 must-read poets’ memoirs from all-time greats like Maya Angelou to talented new voices like Camonghne Felix.

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