Demeter's Prayer to Hades Resources

Check out the poet's page at the University of Virginia.

Here's her biography at the Poetry Foundation, with links to some more poems.

Enjoy this load of Dove links and information.

See the poet speak and read her work.

Check out this video on the poetry of Rita Dove.

We kind of dig this student art animation project, telling the story of Demeter, Persephone, and Hades.

Hear the poet offer some of her own wisdom—for free.

Here's a classy snap of the poet herself.

Here's a painting by Rubens that depicts Hades snatching Persephone away from her mother.

Here's Dove on dancing, and poetry.

Here's an interview with the poet about how poetry works in our lives, as well as her time as Poet Laureate.

Want more Demeter and co. poems? Dove has you covered.

This anthology of essential modern poetry is edited by Dove herself. It's pretty crucial.