Discover seven essential American authors whose works have left their mark on the world of literature through their depth, originality and narrative power.

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Poets.org: Welcome to the Guest Editor Q&A, hosted by the Academy of American Poets. I’m Mary Sutton, senior content editor at the Academy, and I’m here today with the Guest Editor for November, Laura ...