# Poetry booms as the only language for violent, chaotic times

In a Guardian Culture essay, Charlotte Higgins explores why poetry is experiencing a resurgence, arguing it is uniquely suited to expressing the violence and chaos of contemporary life. She suggests that poetry's intimate, precise language offers a necessary counterpoint to public discourse, reflecting a deeper cultural need for meaning.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/10/poetry-boom-language-violence-chaos-odyssey-ukraine-gaza) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:37 GMT