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Michael T. Young | The Secular Sublime: An Appreciation of Gerald Stern

Stern’s poems are deceptively simple. He writes in a language completely devoid of pretense and yet dignified with the elegance of profound meditation.

January 30, 2026 · Leave a comment

Mike Schneider: Gerald Stern (1925-2022)

In a flashy white-straw hat, leaning on his bright red metal cane, step-by-step silently making his way to a seat at the podium, Stern commanded the audience without a word.

November 2, 2022 · 5 Comments

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