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Poetry Club Talks…Understanding Poetry, Rita Dove Part 3

Have you ever read a poem and wondered “What does this mean?”  Do you need to understand a poem to appreciate it?  If it takes too much work to understand do you turn the page or enjoy the challenge?  If you’ve found yourself in these situations then join the club.  Poetry Club discusses how to and should we understand poetry.  The poem we use as an example is the “blushing” Rita Dove poem “Exit”.  

Poetry Club Talks…Rita Dove Part 2

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qfgsq-10a92c0 Topic: Rita Dove Host: Shannon Poem: “American Smooth” and “Ludwig Von Beethoven’s Return To Vienna” Recorded: July 30, 2021 Rita Dove – Poems Discussed In part two of our discussion on American poet Rita Dove, Poetry Club relishes in her artistry, wonder word choices, and lament over the life portrayed of Beethoven.  We discuss the useContinue reading “Poetry Club Talks…Rita Dove Part 2”

Poetry Club Talks…Rita Dove Part 1

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jfk76-109c269 Topic: Rita Dove Host: Shannon Poem: “Rusks” Recorded: July 24, 2021 Rita Dove – Poems Discussed Shannon hosts the discussion on the well-known modern American poet Rita Dove.  Playing “devil’s advocate,” Shannon asks, “Do award-winning poets write amazing poetry—consistently?”  Perhaps you’ve wondered this yourself while reading a famous poem? If you remove the famousContinue reading “Poetry Club Talks…Rita Dove Part 1”