Read Me a Poem

The American Scholar
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Apr 13, 2021 • 2min

“Everyone Sang” by Siegfried Sassoon

Amanda Holmes reads Siegfried Sassoon’s poem, “Everyone Sang.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 6, 2021 • 3min

“A Letter” by Amrita Pritam

Amanda Holmes reads Amrita Pritam’s poem, “A Letter,” translated from the Punjabi by D. H. Tracy and Mohan Tracy. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 30, 2021 • 2min

“Who Is This” by Rabindranath Tagore

Amanda Holmes reads Rabindranath Tagore’s poem, “Who Is This.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 23, 2021 • 8min

“Home Burial” by Robert Frost

Amanda Holmes reads Robert Frost’s poem, “Home Burial.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 16, 2021 • 3min

“Tarantella” by Hilaire Belloc

Amanda Holmes reads Hilaire Belloc’s poem, “Tarantella.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 9, 2021 • 4min

“Palindrome” by Lisel Mueller

Amanda Holmes reads Lisel Mueller’s poem, “Palindrome.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 2, 2021 • 3min

“Stanzas” by Emily Brontë

Amanda Holmes reads Emily Brontë’s poem, “Stanzas.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 23, 2021 • 2min

“The Guest House” by Rumi

Join Amanda as she explores the enchanting world of Rumi's poetry. She reads 'The Guest House,' inviting us to embrace all our emotions as valuable visitors. This heartwarming discussion encourages reflection on how to welcome every feeling, no matter how challenging. Listeners are also invited to share their favorite poems, creating a vibrant community around the love of literature.
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Feb 16, 2021 • 3min

“Funeral Blues” by W. H. Auden

Amanda Holmes reads W. H. Auden’s poem, “Funeral Blues.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 9, 2021 • 3min

“Love at First Sight” by Wislawa Szymborska

Amanda Holmes reads Wislawa Szymborska’s poem, “Love at First Sight,” translated from the Polish by Stanislaw Baranczak and Clare Cavanagh. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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