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Essential American Poets
Listen to Donald Hall's selection of classic American poets reading from their work. These recordings are being made available as the result of a collaboration between US and UK poet laureates Donald Hall and Andrew Motion.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.3 stars from 79 ratings
Where is _____?
Though I do enjoy this, I have to wonder where a lot of poets are. There are some pretty glaring omissions. Notably, Langston Hughes.
mJw511 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/02/22
Lovely
15 minutes of contemplation and joy with every episode. A pause that refreshes!
Ejawesome22 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/13/22
Great
A poetic travelling pleasure!
natachaperri via Apple Podcasts · Switzerland · 03/13/19
Recent Episodes
Published 03/14/12
Recordings of poet Lorine Niedecker with an introduction to her life and work. Recorded at home in 1970. Recording courtesy of PennSound.
Published 03/14/12
Recordings of poet Gertrude Stein, with an introduction to her life and work. Recorded in 1934. Recording courtesy of PennSound.
Published 01/25/12
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