William Wenthe, writer and teacher, was born and raised in New Jersey, and has lived in Manhattan, Virginia, and West Texas: places that appear in his poems and the occasional short prose piece. The most recent of his five books of poems is The Gentle Art: Poems, released in August 2023 by LSU Press; the first is Birds of Hoboken (Orchises Press, 1995). a complete list of publications, awards, teaching experience, see the CV link.
Other links will give information about the books, sample poems, videos, and contact information. William Wenthe has read for audiences large and small, and taught in various workshops, writers conferences, and programs. He is available for readings, workshops, and other events.
ANNOUNCING:
William Wenthe’s The Gentle Art: Poems, published August 2023 by LSU Press. This collection, wrought over thirteen years, examines the life of the American painter, James McNeill Whistler, as refracted through Wenthe’s own struggles as artist, parent, partner. See Books link above.
Upcoming Readings:
March 26: Oklahoma Baptist University
March 28: University of Tulsa
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William Wenthe 