27 min
TSP226 - A Defence of Poetry in the Digital Age The Sill
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- Society & Culture
Following Harry’s recent talk at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Peter reached out to him by phone to discuss the highlights of the presentation and celebrate the release of Harry’s latest poetry book titled ‘Fractures’.
Duration: 27:23
Credit: YouTube Segment with Mary Oliver - Wild Geese
Posted: April 7, 2024
Highlights
Harry discusses his poetry and latest book release "Fractures"Peter engages in a conversation with Harry about the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the process of self-publishingHarry shares insights on poetry, self-publishing, and the importance of poetry in modern timesThe conversation delves into the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the impact of self-publishing on the literary worldHarry emphasizes the mystery and depth of poetry and its role in reconnecting people to the natural world and each otherThe discussion explores the evolution of language and the impact of consumer culture on communicationHarry highlights the role of poetry in keeping language alive and authentic, countering the superficiality of modern communicationThe conversation extends to the process of self-publishing and the challenges and rewards of bringing one's work to the publicHarry shares his motivation for releasing his latest book, 'Fractures,' and the significance of compiling his poetry into a cohesive collectionHarry shares his website where his work is available for reading and purchase, and recites a line from one of his poems, leaving a lasting impression on the host and listeners
Following Harry’s recent talk at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Peter reached out to him by phone to discuss the highlights of the presentation and celebrate the release of Harry’s latest poetry book titled ‘Fractures’.
Duration: 27:23
Credit: YouTube Segment with Mary Oliver - Wild Geese
Posted: April 7, 2024
Highlights
Harry discusses his poetry and latest book release "Fractures"Peter engages in a conversation with Harry about the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the process of self-publishingHarry shares insights on poetry, self-publishing, and the importance of poetry in modern timesThe conversation delves into the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the impact of self-publishing on the literary worldHarry emphasizes the mystery and depth of poetry and its role in reconnecting people to the natural world and each otherThe discussion explores the evolution of language and the impact of consumer culture on communicationHarry highlights the role of poetry in keeping language alive and authentic, countering the superficiality of modern communicationThe conversation extends to the process of self-publishing and the challenges and rewards of bringing one's work to the publicHarry shares his motivation for releasing his latest book, 'Fractures,' and the significance of compiling his poetry into a cohesive collectionHarry shares his website where his work is available for reading and purchase, and recites a line from one of his poems, leaving a lasting impression on the host and listeners
27 min