Translating poetry is notoriously difficult. Translating poetry in such a way that the humorous nature of a poem remains intact is even more difficult, even though it is precisely jokes that can ...

One of Topekan Ruth Maus' favorite sayings comes from a Chinese proverb: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." That single step for Maus started with auditing a class at ...

In “The Usefulness of Hippopotamus,” Tomeo draws from personal experience during the pandemic and cancer treatment to explore how humor and ordinary life can offer comfort during uncertain times.

Basking Shark To stub an oar on a rock where none should be, To have it rise with a slounge out of the sea Is a thing that happened once (too often) to me. But not too often – though enough. I count ...

The stories in Stephen O’Connor’s lively new collection, “Northwest of Boston” (Loom), take place primarily in and around Lowell, and are peopled by roofers, veterans, teachers, ex-cons, martyrs, ...

Journal of Spanish Studies: Twentieth Century, Vol. 4, No. 3 (Winter, 1976), pp. 165-178 (14 pages) A study of several short poems by Octavio Paz attempts to show the functioning of humor as achieved ...

Recite these cozy Christmas poems to share the holiday spirit and make even your Grinchiest loved ones say, "Ho, ho, ho!" Snow-tipped chimneys, fresh pine, lively carols and gifts wrapped with care: ...