Poetry Lectures

Poetry Foundation

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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.

23/11/2015

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.

39min
03/11/2015

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.

40min
20/02/2014

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.

37min
11/12/2013

Gabeba Baderoon: International Poets in Conversation

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

34min
19/11/2013

Les Murray: International Poets in Conversation

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

43min
17/10/2013

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.

45min
18/09/2013

Patrick Cotter & Matthew Sweeney: International Poets in Conversation

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

32min
13/08/2013

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.

43min

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Connecting Poetic Thoughts

26/10/2018

PaulChan24

As a student of poetry, I appreciate this podcast bringing new ways of thinking about translations, censorships, localized poetic forms and much more into the forefront.
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31/05/2011

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Each of these lectures from leading poets has amazing insight on poetry, the writing life, and some incredible readings as well. This is my portable free MFA.
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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.