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Dana Gioia

Dana Gioia

Poet and critic Dana Gioia is an internationally recognized man of letters. His most recent book of poems, Interrogations at Noon won the American Book Award. A former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, he currently directs arts and culture programs for the Aspen Institute.

Poetry Daily Interview with Dana Gioia

On the creation of Poetry Out Loud."Do I remember particular performances? Absolutely!"

Interview with US Poet Laureate Kay Ryan

"If I didn't have poetry, I wouldn't have access to the most interesting parts of my mind." View Dana Gioia's interview with Kay Ryan here.

Video Editorial

"Reading and Civic Engagement"
Dana Gioia discusses the results of the NEA's research on reading. Produced as part of the Song of a Citizen video op-ed series.

Stanford University Commencement Speech

On June 17, 2007, Dana Gioia delivered the Commencement speech at Stanford University.
The full text of his speech is available here.
An excerpt appears in the Wall Street Journal.

Featured Essay

"Literary L.A., with No Apology"
Adapted from remarks given during the Los Angeles Times Books Prizes ceremony.