''Measure'' is an international journal of

formal poetry Poetry (derived from the Greek ''poiesis'', "making"), also called verse, is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language − such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre − to evoke meanings in ...

. It was founded by Paul Bone and Rob Griffith in 2005, following the demise of '' The Formalist''. ''Measure'' is published by Measure Press and funded in part by the

University of Evansville The University of Evansville (UE) is a private university in Evansville, Indiana. It was founded in 1854 as Moores Hill College. The university operates a satellite center, Harlaxton College, in Grantham, England. UE offers more than 80 differ ...

. The journal features poetry, critical essays, and interviews. Notable past contributors include

Kelly Cherry Kelly Cherry (December 21, 1940 – March 18, 2022) was a novelist, poet, essayist, professor, and literary critic Rachel Hadas Rachel Hadas (born November 8, 1948) is an American poet, teacher, essayist, and translator. Her most recent essay collection is ''Piece by Piece: Selected Prose'' (Paul Dry Books, 2021), and her most recent poetry collection is ''Love and Dread'' ...

Allison Joseph Allison Joseph (born 1967) is an American poet, editor and professor. She is author of eight full-length poetry collections, most recently, ''Confessions of a Bare-Faced Woman'' (Red Hen Press, 2018). Biography Born in London, England, to parents ...

Derek Walcott Sir Derek Alton Walcott (23 January 1930 – 17 March 2017) was a Saint Lucian poet and playwright. He received the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature. His works include the Homeric epic poem ''Omeros'' (1990), which many critics view "as Walcot ...

Richard Wilbur Richard Purdy Wilbur (March 1, 1921 – October 14, 2017) was an American poet and literary translator. One of the foremost poets of his generation, Wilbur's work, composed primarily in traditional forms, was marked by its wit, charm, and gentle ...

, and many others. The print magazine ceased publication in 2018, although Measure Press continued. An electronic journal, ''Measure Review: A Magazine of Formal Poetry'',Measure Review: A Magazine of Formal Poetry
website. Retrieved 21 January 2020. continues.Duotrope,
Measure Review"
Retrieved 21 January 2020.

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