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Robert Pinsky served as U.S. Poet Laureate from 1997-2000. Over the years, he has crafted himself as an American poet, essayist, literary critic and translator. Pinsky currently is a professor at Boston University and is the poetry editor of the internet magazine Slate. He is the author of acclaimed poetry collections such as Jersey Rain (2000) and America's Favorite Poems (1999.)

"ABC"
"Samurai Song"
"The Want Bone"

Mark Halliday interviews Robert Pinsky
in RealVideo (approx. 30 min.)

John Ray interviews Robert Pinsky
in RealAudio (approx. 13 min.)

Visit The Favorite Poem Project, established by Robert Pinsky as his special undertaking as the 39th Poet Laureate of the United States.