Matthew Zapruder
Poet, essayist, and professor known for his books of poetry and the nonfiction book Why Poetry; former editor of the New York Times Magazine poetry page and a commentator on poetic craft and reading.
Top 3 podcasts with Matthew Zapruder
Ranked by the Snipd community
Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 8min
Tin House Live : Matthew Zapruder on Story of a Poem
Matthew Zapruder's 'Story of a Poem' takes us on a journey of poem revision, self-identity, and parenting challenges. The magic of storytelling and vulnerability in writing, creative insights into poetry, and transformative power of words are all explored in this engaging discussion.
Aug 21, 2017 • 1h 31min
Matthew Zapruder : Why Poetry
Award-winning poet, Matthew Zapruder, challenges misconceptions about poetry, emphasizing focusing on words rather than hidden meanings. He discusses poetry's transformative power, the complexities of interpretation, and the intimate connection between reader and poet through language. The conversation highlights the interplay of chaos and order in poetry, exploring symbolism, politics, and personal experiences in poetic expression.
Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 1min
787 Why Poetry with Matthew Zapruder Encore
Matthew Zapruder, poet, essayist, and professor known for Why Poetry and editing the NYT Magazine poetry page, explores why poetry feels inaccessible and how to reclaim it. He recounts pivotal readings, discusses Auden and Keats, and teases language as a machine for feeling. Short riffs on craft, form, and thinkers like Wittgenstein and Valéry round out the conversation.
