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The Heroic Couplet; Children’s Literature (originally aired as Kids and Couplets)
Paul Hunter [NHC Fellow 1985-86, 1995-96] describes the heroic couplet–”its rhyme, its reason, its artistic and ideological functions in English literature.” [Wayne Pond]
Ulrich Knoepflmacher [NHC Fellow 1995-96] “talks about children’s literature and ‘cross-writing’ — a device by which authors who write for children create a dialog between past and present selves.” [Wayne Pond]
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The Country I Remember
David Mason reads from his latest collection of poems, a 12-part verse narrative. The Country I Remember recalls the life of one of Mason’s ancestors, Lt. John Mitchell, who was captured in the Civil War battle of Chickamauga in 1863. The poem also looks back to Mitchell’s daughter, Maggie, who recollects her own life in the shadow of her adventurous father. Joyce Carol Oates has praised the poem for its evocation of powerful and intimate voices.
The Enemies of Leisure
John Gery discusses his latest books, a collection of poems, The Enemies of Leisure, and a monograph, Nuclear Annihilation and Contemporary American Poetry. Publishers Weekly says that John Gery’s examination of the struggle between leisure and work ? through layers of old-fashioned lyricism, political metaphor and real-life contexts, rendered with an edgy, hard-won elegance, is cause for wry rejoicing.
Weather and Wheels
Betty Adcock talks about her new collection of poetry, The Different Wheel, which celebrates time past and present in language that’s luminous and challenging. Kathleen Aguero talks about The Real Weather in which she writes about two of poetry’s perennial subjects — nature and body.
The Host
William Heyen talks about his most recent collection of poetry, The Host. Heyen also reflects on the function of poetry in American mass culture in the 1990s.
That Kind of Danger
A discussion of That Kind of Danger, a collection of poetry from Donna Masini which has been described by critics as Stark and sensual, and American, urban, beleagured, transcendent.
Eden
Emily Grosholz reads from and discusses four of the poems in her new collection, Eden (Johns Hopkins University Press).
What is Found There
Adrienne Rich reads from and talks about her most recent book, What is Found There, a collection of poems and essays on poetry and politics in American society.
Can Poetry Matter?
The answer is Yes. Critic Dana Gioia reads two of his poems and discusses his essay, Can Poetry Matter? He has written for The Nation, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic.
The Public Muse
Steven Caton discusses how poetry works as a political force in the Middle East in ways that Americans would not understand. Janet Wondra reads from her work and discusses performance poetry in America.
Standing in Unknowing
Elizabeth Kirk discusses her new study of faith, gender, and medieval English poetry.
New Spanish Poetry
A discussion of his forthcoming book, A New History of Contemporary Spanish Poetry.
Commentary on Mother’ Day; Arts Theatrical, Arts Medical
A commentary about Mother’s Day.; A discussion of Brownstein’s account of stardom and 19th-century French theatre, Tragic Muse: Rachel of the Comedie-Francaise. Edward Cohen discusses Henley’s in Hospital, his chronicle of poetry and the medical arts in Victorian England.
Bessie and Clarence
D. L. Crockett-Smith reads and talks about two of his poems, Bessie Smith Becomes Legend and Poetic Justice Thomas.