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<p>Today’s poem, though brief, is arguably “bigger on the inside,” just like its subject. Happy reading.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dailypoempod.substack.com/ ... Show More

<p>It’s one thing to write a poem claiming poetry should show rather than tell; it is another thing entirely for that poem to follow its own advice. Happy reading.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ... Show More

<p>In today’s poem (sometimes printed alternatively as “<em>Letter</em> to a Young Friend”), Scotland’s national poet gives life advice with his characteristic blend of sincerity and levity. Happy reading!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with ... Show More

<p>On this week's episode, A.O. Scott joins host Gilbert Cruz to talk about the value of close reading poetry. And New York Times Book Review poetry editor Greg Cowles recommends four recently published collections worth reading.</p><p>Books mentioned in this episode</p><p>* "New ... Show More

A haunting, haunted poem for us today: Beci Carver joins the podcast to discuss Thomas Hardy's poem for his late wife, "The Voice."Beci is a lecturer in 20th-century literature at University of Exeter and the author of Granular Modernism (Oxford UP, 2014). Her articles have appea ... Show More

<p>Writer’s Guild Award&nbsp;winner and Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and producer for television shows such as Seinfeld, The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live,&nbsp;The Oscars, Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more; Carol Leifer joins to talk about her new book, ... Show More

Sylvia Townsend Warner's debut novel 'Lolly Willowes' is the main book under discussion in this episode. It's nominated by journalist, author & playwright Samantha Ellis, and she discusses witchcraft, spinsters and the Chilterns with John, Andy and Mathew. Also touched on: epic p ... Show More

‘Goblin Market’ was the title poem of Christina Rossetti’s first collection, published in 1862, and while she disclaimed any allegorical purpose in it, modern readers have found it hard to resist political interpretations. The poem’s most obvious preoccupation seems to be the Vic ... Show More

Recorded by Laura Read for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 7, 2025. www.poets.org 

<p>Today’s poem is Ode to Bones by Lynne Thompson. </p><br/><p>The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. We’ll be back with new episodes on January 6, 2025. This episode was originall ... Show More

Novelist Elizabeth Taylor is the subject of this episode of Backlisted. Joining Andy and John to discuss The Soul of Kindness (1964) - and much more besides - are author and founder of Virago Press Carmen Callil and journalist and critic Rachel Cooke, plus occasional contribution ... Show More

After discussing Emily Dickinson's Poem #259 ("A Clock stopped -"), Jacke talks to author David Sterling Brown about his new book Shakespeare's White Others. PLUS novelist Shilpi Suneja (House of Caravans) selects the last book she will ever read. Help support the show at patreo ... Show More

<p>This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in February. You get 10% off your books when you order your <a href='https://bookshelfthomasville.com/products/february-2024-reading-recap-bundle'>February Reading Recap bundle</a>! Each month, we off ... Show More