'Poems help me wrestle with my fears': Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith
Summary
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith, who is also a Harvard professor, says poetry should be seen as a helpful tool in difficult times rather than a puzzle to solve. She discussed her book "Fear Less: Poetry in Perilous Times" during an event in Paris.Key Facts
- Tracy K. Smith won the Pulitzer Prize for her poetry collection "Life on Mars."
- She served as the U.S. Poet Laureate, an official poet appointment.
- Smith is currently a professor at Harvard University.
- Her recent book is titled "Fear Less: Poetry in Perilous Times."
- She spoke about the importance of poetry as a way to face fears and hard times.
- The discussion took place in Paris on April 21, 2026.
- Smith encourages people to embrace poems as meaningful, not just difficult puzzles.
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