In this episode of Authors Unbound, we celebrate the second issue of Revel, the literary journal published by Unbound Edition Press, featuring two remarkable poets, Erica Dawson and Eleanor Goodman. These poets not only contribute their stunning work to Revel but also share insights into their creative processes, their forthcoming collections, and the themes that inspire them. Meet the Poets Erica Dawson Erica Dawson is the award-winning author of three poetry collections: When Rap Spoke Straight to God (Tin House, 2018), winner of the 2018 Florida Book Awards Gold Medal for Poetry The Small Blades Hurt (Measure Press, 2014), winner of the 2016 Poets’ Prize Big-Eyed Afraid (Waywiser Press, 2007), winner of the 2006 Anthony Hecht Prize Her work has appeared in Blackbird, The Believer, Virginia Quarterly Review, Best American Poetry (2008, 2012, 2015), and more. Featured on PBS NewsHour and in The New York Times Magazine, Erica brings a lyrical yet sharp lens to themes of identity, history, and the human experience. Eleanor Goodman Eleanor Goodman is a poet and translator whose work bridges cultures and languages. Her poetry collection, Nine Dragon Island, and her acclaimed translations, including Something Crosses My Mind by Wang Xiaoni, have garnered international recognition, including a PEN/Heim Translation Grant. Eleanor’s work appears in The Guardian, PN Review, Pathlight, The Los Angeles Review, and many other publications. She is a Research Associate at the Fairbank Center at Harvard University and a former Fulbright Fellow at Peking University. Dive into this episode for a conversation that explores the intricate interplay between poetry, translation, and the human experience. Discover the transformative power of language through the voices of two masterful poets. Get your copy of Revel Issue 2 at Unbound Edition Press. This is Erica Dawson and Eleanor Goodman—Unbound.
