Poetry Lectures

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Talks given by notable scholars and critics on poets, poetry, and their intersections with other art forms. Features recordings from historic archives and live events.

  1. 11/23/2015

    Malena Mörling and Jonas Ellström: International Poets in Conversation

    Malena Mörling and Jonas Ellerström discuss Swedish poetry and the challenges of translation, and they read some poems in both Swedish and English from their anthology, The Star By My Head.

    39 min

  2. 11/03/2015

    Harris Khalique: International Poets in Conversation

    Christopher Merrill speaks with Harris Khalique about literary traditions in Pakistan, the cultural influences of different cities, and the important role of women in Pakistani literature.

    40 min

  3. 02/20/2014

    Matthew Shenoda: International Poets in Conversation

    Kwame Dawes speaks with Matthew Shenoda about Shenoda's poetry and identity as an Egyptian American, and the poetry of the African diaspora. Need a transcript of this episode? Request a transcript here.

    37 min

  4. 12/11/2013

    Gabeba Baderoon: International Poets in Conversation

    South African poet Gabeba Baderoon speaks with Matthew Shenoda about poetry and apartheid in South Africa.

    34 min

  5. 11/19/2013

    Les Murray: International Poets in Conversation

    American poet Kevin Young talks to Les Murray about Australian poetry and culture.

    43 min

  6. 10/17/2013

    Zeyar Lynn: International Poets in Conversation

    Burmese poet Zeyar Lynn and English poet and translator James Byrne speak with Ilya Kaminsky about poetry from Burma. Need a transcript of this episode? Request a transcript here.

    45 min

  7. 09/18/2013

    Patrick Cotter & Matthew Sweeney: International Poets in Conversation

    Irish poets Patrick Cotter and Matthew Sweeney discuss the history and current state of Irish poetry.

    32 min

  8. 08/13/2013

    Chris Abani: International Poets in Conversation

    Matthew Shenoda talks with Chris Abani about poetry in Nigeria, the oral and religious traditions in African poetry, and the one-sided conversation between African and European poets.

    43 min
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Talks given by notable scholars and critics on poets, poetry, and their intersections with other art forms. Features recordings from historic archives and live events.

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  • Creator
    Poetry Foundation
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2015
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
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