Charlotte Mew's "In the Fields"

<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

‘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

The year is 1816, and 18-year-old Mary Shelley has fled London with her lover, Percy Shelley, and her sister, Claire. They're on their way to visit Lord Byron's villa in Lake Geneva, Switzerland - and to change the course of literary history. In this episode, Jacke talks to Carol ... Show More

In 1945, the Nobel Committee awarded its prize for literature to Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957) "for her lyric poetry which, inspired by powerful emotions, has made her name a symbol of the idealistic aspirations of the entire Latin American world." Born in a rural Andean valley an ... Show More

Continuing on our theme of "Canada". the girls discuss the Dionne Quintuplets, the 5 babies born in rural Ontario and became a depression-era sensation. This one is sad! Babies should not be a tourist attraction (hot take)We also discuss Broadway, of course.Sign up on Patreon for ... Show More

Dans un royaume en proie aux guerres de religion, le début du règne de Marguerite de Valois n’est pas de tout repos. Catholique, elle est mariée à un roi protestant dans l’espoir de ramener la paix, en vain. Refusant de se cantonner à la place que lui imposent sa naissance et son ... 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

<p>Elle était une icône de la chanson française. Françoise Hardy est morte à l’âge de 80 ans. Son fils Thomas Dutronc l’a annoncé ce mardi 11 juin dans un message sur Instagram. « Maman est partie »</p><p>Autrice, interprète et compositrice, elle a offert à son public près de 30 ... Show More

<p>You may recognize the name Susanna Horenbout, but how much do you really know about her story? Today, I&#39;m excited to have Dr. Emma, our resident art historian, with us to dive into the fascinating life of this remarkable artist and explore her connections to the Tudor cour ... Show More

<p>Anne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.</p> <p><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/45">Full text</a></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/p0xAk4yZbqg">YouTube video version</a></p> <p>Attr ... Show More