Showing results for "Posts" in Poetry

Any lover of Shakespeare or the Romantic poets can concede that poetry is pleasurable. But is it good for you? Can it teach you anything? These are questions that have beguiled and engaged eminent critics for millennia, and now you can develop your own answers and options with these 24 lectures.

Who but Mark Twain could express humor about the obituaries? In the end, however, we come face to face with an editorial bent Twain discovered (or slightly embellished) in postmortem poetry. An odd bit of honor, humor, and an example of what not to share in an obituary from one of the greatest American writers. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The latest release from poet and spoken-word artist Jack Piatt takes us on an introspective journey. Rich with philosophical jaunts, occasional comedic undertones, and self-effacing references to darker dives for lost coins into the wishing well of his youth, Piatt invites us into his space and allows us to touch the art. With an authentic telling, Piatt's shares relatable revelations about himself and the unique way he interacts with the world.