Poets often are dealing with history and are thinking about the way history moves across us, and we move in it. — Kevin Young Copy Share Image
“There's no excuse for a dull book, a dull museum, or a dull speech. Especially when dealing with history—the most fascinating subject… — Richard Norton Smith Copy Share Image
I don't think that my work is actually effectively dealing with history. I think of my work as subsumed by history or… — Kara Walker Copy Share Image
Most of us, I think, are conscious of history swirling around outside the door, but when we're in the house, we're usually… — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
