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American poet laureates
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The U.S. Poet Laureate has a unique opportunity to shape America's literary terrain-by fostering public appreciation of poetry and by continuing to produce his or her own work. This NewsHour collec...
The U.S. Poet Laureate has a unique opportunity to shape America's literary terrain-by fostering public appreciation of poetry and by continuing to produce his or her own work. This NewsHour collection profiles six such honorees at the onset of their terms. Each author reflects on experiences that have influenced his writing and describes what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure. In addition, each laureate reads a few of his own poems. Robert Pinsky delivers a compelling rendition of "December Blues," Ted Kooser movingly presents "Father," and Stanley Kunitz records a powerful recitation of "The Layers." Donald Hall, Robert Hass, and Billy Collins are also featured.
Details
- Creator
- MacNeil/Lehrer Productions
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2007], c2006
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sd., col., digital file
- digital
- data file
- ISBNs
- 9781421362014
- OCLC
- ocn709673305
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 02, 2007.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Robert Hass: First West Coast Poet Laureate (3:32) -- Poetry: From Beatnik Poets to Taoist and Buddhist Teachings (3:20) -- Interest in Poetry on the Rise in America (2:59) -- Poet Laureate: Robert Pinsky (5:37) -- Poet Laureate: Robert Pinsky (4:02) -- Poet Laureate: Stanley Kunitz (4:54) -- Poet Laureate: Stanley Kunitz (6:46) -- Poet Laureate: Billy Collins (3:59) -- Poet Laureate: Billy Collins (4:33) -- Poet Laureate: Ted Kooser (5:33) -- Poet Laureate: Ted Kooser (2:05) -- Poet Laureate: Donald Hall (3:23) -- Poet Laureate: Donald Hall (6:14)