poetry
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Vice, Virtue, and Heroism in Eugene Onegin – Episode 26
For lovers of Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre, Eugene Onegin takes us back to Imperial Russia, where young Tatyana Larina falls for her brooding, Byronic neighbor. More than a romance, Alexander Pushkin’s epic poem is a classic of Russian literature and history, as well as a glimpse into the 19th-century dueling culture which proved Continue reading
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Emily Dickinson – Life of a Poet – Episode 25
She left us with over 1,000 poems, full of vibrant imagery and even more mysteries. Join me as I search for the real Emily Dickinson behind the legend, examining her life story and reading such gems as “I died for beauty” and “A bird came down the walk.” Sources / Further Reading: Selected Poems & Continue reading
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The Hound of Heaven – From Tow’rs to Francis Thompson
Lately, I’ve been enjoying the music of a little-known band called Tow’rs, whose style comes under the “indie folk” genre. (Indie folk is a wonderful invention of old time instruments – fiddle, banjo, guitar, cello – combined with new lyrics and melodies.) Tow’rs is from Arizona, and their specialty is infusing their songs with thoughtful Continue reading
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Minorities – the poetry collection of T. E. Lawrence
During moments in Lawrence of Arabia, or in whole passages in Seven Pillars of Wisdom, you might notice T. E. Lawrence’s love for the poetic, both in the actual form and in his prose. He was, as it turns out, a serious reader and critic of poetry: he toted The Oxford Book of English Verse Continue reading
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