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English's Walt Hunter discusses his new book with The Wall Street Journal

Media | January 14, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

The Singing Word review: stars, stripes and rhymes

Wall Street Journal (subscription required): Walt Hunter, professor of English and senior associate dean for faculty academic affairs at the College of Arts and Sciences, noted he aimed to create an anthology that tells a story about American poetry and the United States through The Atlantic's verse. A Wall Street Journal review praises The Singing Word for its breadth, accessibility, and ability to reflect the nation’s diverse voices across 168 years.