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Robert Pinsky Poetry Reading - Selected Poems and New Works

Offered By: Harvard University via YouTube

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Overview

Attend a captivating poetry reading featuring former U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky as he shares selections from his Selected Poems and introduces new works. Delve into Pinsky's poetic world through readings of "Creole," "Running with Noodles," and "Grief," among others. Listen to Professor Stephen Burt's insightful introduction and explore a diverse range of topics, including improvisation, public interest in poetry, fixed forms, and collaborations with musicians. Recorded at Harvard University's Sackler Lecture Hall, this 55-minute literary event offers a unique opportunity to experience the artistry of one of America's most renowned poets.

Syllabus

Introduction
Amigo
From the Last Canto of Paradise
Creole Creole
The City
Running With Noodles
Improvisation On Yiddish
Grief
Bricolage
Chorus
Rhyme
Samurai Song
The forgetting
If it isnt pretentious
Public interest in poetry
Why do people stop writing in fixed form
Collaborating with musicians
House Painters
Incantation


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Harvard University

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