Pieces of Poetry

Easy intros to famous poets - a series which aims to increase the interest and enjoyment of poetry by introducing poets and their poems in an informal and relaxed format. Each episode will begin with an introduction to the poet, followed by a reading of one or more of their poems and then some thoughts on the poem(s) afterwards.

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Episodes

Not Waving but Drowning and other poems by Stevie Smith

This episode discusses the poet and writer Stevie Smith with readings of some of her poetry. It starts with a brief biography and a reading of 'Not Waving but Drowning' with some analysis followed by readings and discussion of some of her other poems. Tweet us at @alexyforrester Email us at alex@digian.com Thanks for listening!

Dec 22, 2022•12 min•Ep. 3

Maya Angelou Poetry and Legacy

This episode discusses the poet and writer Maya Angelou with readings of some of her poetry. It starts with a brief biography and intro to her early childhood years told in the first of her autobiographies 'I Know Why the Caged Bird sings' before readings with analysis and discussion of some her poems, their impact and her legacy. 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Maya Angelou - Intro and Biography 03:34 - Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie - Poetry Collection 04:27 - No Loser No Weeper...

Apr 25, 2022•13 min•Ep. 2

T. S. Eliot - The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

This episode discusses the poet T. S. Eliot with a brief biography followed by an introduction and reading of his first published poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' and some analysis and thoughts on the poem and the context in which it was written. Tweet us at @alexyforrester Email us at alex@digian.com Thanks for listening!

Dec 16, 2021•24 min•Ep. 1

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