Robert Pinsky
Description
Robert Pinsky, Poet Laureate of the United States for an unprecedented third term, finds his inspiration in common things, transforming the culturally unpoetic into masterpieces of verbal expression. In this program, Bill Moyers and Mr. Pinsky discuss topics including his love of the English language, the pervasive influence of history, and the flourishing of poetry on the Internet. Readings by Mr. Pinsky feature "ABC," "Ginza Samba," "Poem with Refrains," "To Television," and "From the Childhood of Jesus. Filmed at the Biennial Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival.
Runtime
27 min
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Date of Publication
[2006], c1999
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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