At a time when and its mission challenged, the Library of Congress has named a new U.S. poet laureate, the much-honored author and translator

The library announced Monday that the 74-year-old Sze had been appointed to a one-year term, starting this fall. The author of 12 poetry collections and recipient last year of a lifetime achievement award from the library, he succeeds , who had served for three years. Previous laureates also include , and Billy Collins.

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