For poetry lovers AND skeptics
This Poetry Foundation podcast is sheer perfection, offering a burst of poetry that's not too short and not too long, and not remotely precious or twee. It has a straightforward tone, sometimes wry humor, and a helpful way of giving you the whole poem while also exploring its inner workings. If you're already a poetry lover, you'll enjoy what you find. And if you're a poetry avoider, give it a try anyhow, because there's at least one poet out there that speaks your language.Read full review »
kylenapoli via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/18/07
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Every week you will be treated to a wide range poetry . I have been pleased with the quality of the program. They always find very talented people to read the poetry (some are famous actors). Poetryfoundation.org is an excellent site that has an impressive range of free material. If you are...Read full review »
Abendago via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/16/06
This podcast, featuring poems by poets both living and dead, is well worth subscribing to. The host, Curtis Fox, has a knack for getting to the heart of a poem, yet is never heavy-handed or didactic in his interpretations. Also well worth hearing are the poets discussing their own work. Although...Read full review »
holborne via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/03/06
I've listened to Poetry Off the Shelf for many years and some interviews numerous times, from Curtis Fox's interview with Kay Ryan concerning Robert Frost's poems, including "Spring Pools," to Tuesday, 7/21/20's talk with William J. Maxwell on his book F. B. Eyes. // I...Read full review »
KSB, poet via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/21/20
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