more renown

One of those poets who thought by publishing so much, renown would follow.

published in air

A poet whose poems were only published in air—that is, read aloud.

publish and perish

For poets it’s more a matter of publish and perish.

never better

Every couple of years the famous poet would publish another book and the critics always said “He’s never been better,” as though that were a compliment.

the published poem

To publish is to acknowledge the social function and use of poetry.