External Websites

The following links to external websites provide more information about the life and works of Charles Simic.

Biographical information about Charles Simic can be found on the following websites:

Academy of American Poets External
A biography of Charles Simic, samples of his poetry and prose, and links to external resources.
Griffin Poetry Prize 2005 External
A biography of Charles Simic, samples of his poetry, and audio and video clips of Simic reading his poetry.
Poetry Foundation External
A biography of Charles Simic, bibliography of his writings, selected bibliography of material about the poet, and links to several poems.
Charles Simic Papers, 1958-2011
Finding aid to the Charles Simic Papers in the Special Collections & University Archives at the University of New Hampshire.

For the latest news and discussions related to Charles Simic, see:

A selected list of news articles, interviews, and conversations, arranged in chronological order, follows below.

"Conversation With a Literary Giant" External
The Cornell Daily Sun. October 7, 2008
"An Interview With Charles Simic" External
Integral Options Cafe. August 10, 2007
"More Than a Laureate" External
By Adam Kirsch, New York Sun. August 6, 2007
"Simic Reflects On Poet Laureate Honor" External
Weekend Edition Sunday, NPR. August 5, 2007 (7:02)
"Charles Simic" External
Talking with the new poet laureate. Poetry Foundation, August 10, 2007.
"Charles Simic with David Lehman" External
Lannan Readings and Conversations. March 14, 2007
"Interview with Charles Simic" External
Terrain.org. 2007

Many videos of Charles Simic reading and discussing his work can be found through the following sources:

YouTube - "Charles Simic" search results External
Numerous videos of Simic reading and performing his work appear through this YouTube search on her name.

Selected online reviews of Charles Simic's poetry and prose books appear below.

Charles Simic, U.S. Poet Laureate: A Resource Guide