How to Enjoy Poetry, and Why

We talk about the life-affirming poems of Adam Zagajewski. 

Claire and I have one of my favorite discussions about a very under-read book. We talk about the relationship between America and money, love and money, obsession, greed, expectations vs. reality, imagination vs. fantasy, nature, beauty, truth, hoarse-voiced entertainers on sub-p ... Show More

In this episode, I present a recording from a class in which students and I discuss Frost's masterpiece, "Home Burial." 

April is National Poetry Month. Poets share advice on how to make a meaningful connection with the art form. One tip? Think of the poem like a movie or a play — and you're the director.<br/><br/>Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoic ... Show More

Uncover the art of poetry with a twist of humor in this guide on poetic devices and techniques. Packed with real-life examples, this article makes understanding poetry an engaging and insightful journey. 

Poetry. 

Poetry Unbound features an immersive exploration of a single poem, guided by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Short and unhurried; contemplative and energizing. Proudly produced by On Being Studios. Anchor your week with new episodes on Monday and Friday, beginning January 27. This season featur ... Show More

Poet Laureate Joy Harjo says she loved poetry as a kid, but didn't feel like it belonged to her. "It wasn't until I heard Native poets," she tells NPR's Michel Martin, "that I realized that, wow, this is a powerful tool of understanding and affirmation. And I don't know, I just s ... Show More

A taste of a special mini-season of Poetry Unbound — bringing contemplative curiosity and the life-nurturing tether of poetry to the very present matter of conflict in our world. In this first offering, Pádraig introduces the intriguing idea of poems as teachers and ponders Wisła ... Show More