Best Goldberry Studios Podcasts (2023)

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The Daily Poem

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Czeslaw Milosz' "Blacksmith Shop" 5:29

4h ago5:29

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Czesław Miłosz (30 June 1911 – 14 August 2004) was a Polish-American poet, prose writer, translator, and diplomat. He primarily wrote his poetry in Polish. Regarded as one of the great poets of the 20th century, he won the 1980 Nobel Prize in Literature. In its citation, the Swedish Academy called Miłosz a writer who "voices man's exposed condition…

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The Daily Poem

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "The Village Blacksmith" 4:40

2h ago4:40

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"The spirit of the smithy is so close to the spirit of song that it has mixed in a million poems, and every blacksmith is a harmonious blacksmith. Even the village children feel that in some dim way the smith is poetic, as the grocer and the cobbler are not poetic, when they feast on the dancing sparks and deafening blows in the cavern of that crea…

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The Daily Poem

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Robert Burns' "To a Mouse" 9:55

1d ago9:55

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Robert or "Rabbie" Burns (born 25 January 1759, died 21 July 1796) hailed from Alloway, Scotland. Like his father, Burns was a tenant farmer. However, toward the end of his life he became an excise collector in Dumfries, where he died in 1796; throughout his life he was also a practicing poet. His poetry recorded and celebrated aspects of farm life…

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Withywindle

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6.9: The Questionpalooza 6! 1:47:49

3d ago1:47:49

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Withywindle is back with one more episode of season 6 and, as is our custom, we’re answering your questions! Plus we have two listeners stories, a Christmas-themed snack time, and more. So hit that play button and tune in as we discuss things like the nature of s’mores, cereal, animals, sauces at Chick-fil-a, and MUCH more. Happy listening! This ep…

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Close Reads Podcast

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A 1920s Book Draft 1:06:01

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What’s your favorite book from the 1920s? There are certainly plenty to choose from. Maybe it’s a book by Fitzgerald or by Hemingway or even Cather? Maybe it’s a classic mystery or an essential children’s title? Well this week on Close Reads we’re drafting books from this very important decade in several categories—and you’ll get the final say on w…

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Close Reads HQ

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A 1920s Book Draft

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What’s your favorite book from the 1920s? There are certainly plenty to choose from. Maybe it’s a book by Fitzgerald or by Hemingway or even Cather? Maybe it’s a classic mystery or an essential children’s title? Well this week on Close Reads we’re drafting books from this very important decade in several categories—and you’ll get the final say on w…

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The Daily Poem

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Rainer Maria Rilke's "Archaic Torso of Apollo" 6:21

3d ago6:21

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“Rilke’s most immediate and obvious influence has been upon diction and imagery. [He expressed ideas with] physical rather than intellectual symbols. While Shakespeare, for example, thought of the non-human world in terms of the human, Rilke thinks of the human in terms of the non-human, of what he calls Things.” -W.H. Auden Get full access to The …

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Close Reads HQ

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Kristin Lavransdatter I - Part 2: Chapters 1-4

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Welcome back to our conversations on Sigrid Undset’s masterpiece! In this episode, we’re discussing Undset’s skill as a storyteller, how we respond to Kristin’s choices (and circumstances), what to make of Erland, and much more. Thanks for tuning in—and happy listening! Read more

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The Daily Poem

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James Whitcomb Riley's "When the Frost is on the Punkin" 4:09

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James Whitcomb Riley (born October 7, 1849; died July 22, 1916) was author of numerous beloved poetry volumes, and widely known for books such as The Old Swimmin’-Hole and ’Leven More Poems, Riley Child-Rhymes, Out to Old Aunt Mary’s, and An Old Sweetheart. Born in Indiana in 1849, he was drawn to poetry even before he was able to read. Neglectful …

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The Daily Poem

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Mary Oliver's "The Mangroves" 4:09

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In today’s poem, Mary Oliver helps us develop affinity for the unfamiliar. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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The Daily Poem

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A. E. Stallings' "Denouement" 7:16

2d ago7:16

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A. E. Stallings is a poet and translator mining the classical world and traditional poetic techniques to craft works that evoke startling insights about contemporary life. In both her original poetry and translations, Stallings exhibits a mastery of highly structured forms (such as sonnets, couplets, quatrains, and sapphics) and consummate skill in…

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The Daily Poem

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William Blake's "Jerusalem" 7:04

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Poet, Painter, Prophet–Blake “neither wrote nor drew for the many, hardly for work’y-day men at all, rather for children and angels; himself ‘a divine child,’ whose playthings were sun, moon, and stars, the heavens and the earth.” -from Alexander Gilchrist’s Life of William Blake (1863) Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.subs…

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Close Reads Podcast

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A Canticle For Leibowitz: Q&A Episode 1:06:54

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We’ve come to the end of another book which means it’s time to dig into to some of your questions. So click that play button and join us as we discuss the final paragraphs of the book, whether it all ends on a hopeful note, the importance of the memorabilia itself, the mysterious Rachel character, and more! As always, happy listening! Up next: A ve…

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Close Reads HQ

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A Canticle For Leibowitz: Q&A Episode

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We’ve come to the end of another book which means it’s time to dig into to some of your questions. So click that play button and join us as we discuss the final paragraphs of the book, whether it all ends on a hopeful note, the importance of the memorabilia itself, the mysterious Rachel character, and more! As always, happy listening! Up next: A ve…

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The Daily Poem

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Richard Howard's "Oystering" 6:32

2d ago6:32

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Richard Howard (born Oct 13, 1929, died march 31, 2022) was credited with introducing modern French fiction—particularly examples of the Nouveau Roman—to the American public; his translation of Charles Baudelaire’s Les Fleurs du Mal (1984) won a National Book Award in 1984. A selection of Howard’s critical prose was collected in the volume Paper Tr…

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The Daily Poem

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William Matthews' "On a Diet" 5:41

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William Procter Matthews III (November 11, 1942 – November 12, 1997) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned a BA from Yale and MFA from the University of North Carolina. The author of eleven books of poetry, Matthews earned a reputation as a master of well-turned phrases, wise sayings, and rich metaphors. Much of Matthews’s poetry explores the the…

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The Daily Poem

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Ben Jonson's "Inviting a Friend to Supper" 3:44

13d ago3:44

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Happy Thanksgiving from The Daily Poem! Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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The Daily Poem

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Two Poems About Butter 4:48

7d ago4:48

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Today we pay tribute, with poems by Andrea Cohen and Elizabeth Alexander, to the indispensable golden wonder. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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Withywindle

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6.8: Logan Green Sounds Off 1:43:39

17d ago1:43:39

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If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you have heard us talk about (or, well, to) our editor Logan Green from time to time. Well this week he’s our very special guest on the show. He joined us to answer questions about audio editing, his favorite books, his opinion of Graeme, and much more. So hit play and tune in to all the nonsens…

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The Daily Poem

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W. S. Gilbert's "National Anthem" 7:25

8d ago7:25

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Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (18 November 1836 – 29 May 1911) was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan, which produced fourteen comic operas. The most famous of these include H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and one of the most frequently performed works in the…

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Close Reads HQ

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A Canticle for Leibowitz: To the End

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As we come to the end of the fascinating book, we’re discussing the change in the authorial voice, the various enigmatic figures of part three, and whether this is a novel which ends in notes of hope or notes of despair. So hit that play button and join us as we discuss the final section of Walter J. Miller’s novel! Happy listening!…

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Close Reads Podcast

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A Canticle for Leibowitz: To the End 1:09:48

9d ago1:09:48

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As we come to the end of the fascinating book, we’re discussing the change in the authorial voice, the various enigmatic figures of part three, and whether this is a novel which ends in notes of hope or notes of despair. So hit that play button and join us as we discuss the final section of Walter J. Miller’s novel! Happy listening! This is a publi…

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The Daily Poem

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Allen Tate's "Edges" 6:55

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John Orley Allen Tate (November 19, 1899 – February 9, 1979) was a poet, critic, biographer, and novelist. Born and raised in Kentucky, he earned his BA from Vanderbilt University, where he was the only undergraduate to be admitted to the Fugitives, an informal group of Southern intellectuals that included John Crowe Ransom, Donald Davidson, Merril…

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The Daily Poem

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Ted Kooser's "Selecting a Reader" 4:53

12d ago4:53

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In today’s poem Ted Kooser describes his ideal reader. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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The Daily Poem

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Walt Whitman to His Reader 5:21

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In today’s poems, Walt Whitman welcomes the reader. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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The Daily Poem

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Marianne Moore's "Poetry" 6:54

23d ago6:54

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In today’s poem, Marianne Moore (November 15, 1887 – February 5, 1972) gets candid about poetry itself. One of American literature’s foremost poets, Marianne Moore’s poetry is characterized by linguistic precision, keen and probing descriptions, and acute observations of people, places, animals, and art. Her poems often reflect her preoccupation wi…

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The Daily Poem

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Billy Collins' "Dear Reader" 7:30

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Today’s poem is Billy Collins’ take on the time-honored poetic trope: the address to the reader. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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Close Reads Podcast

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A Canticle for Leibowitz: Chapters 16-24 1:00:26

25d ago1:00:26

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We’re deep into Walter J. Miller’s classic dystopian novel, so welcome to our discussion of this middle section, one in which characters believe they’re on the verge of a “renaissance” and are coming out of a dark age. Conversation touches on the thematic uses of light and the function of the monks as a conscience as well as memory. Happy listening…

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Close Reads HQ

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A Canticle for Leibowitz: Chapters 16-24

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We’re deep into Walter J. Miller’s classic dystopian novel, so welcome to our discussion of this middle section, one in which characters believe they’re on the verge of a “renaissance” and are coming out of a dark age. Conversation touches on the thematic uses of light and the function of the monks as a conscience as well as memory. Happy listening…

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Withywindle

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6.7: Anna James Wanders into Our Bookish Podcast 1:49:54

22d ago1:49:54

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Anna James is a number of cool things: She’s the author of the Pages and Co. books, she’s English (and therefore a tea drinker), she’s a fan of the Lord of the Rings, and now she can add “guest on Withywindle” to the list! So click that play button and tune in to our conversation with her about snacks, books, writing, and wandering. Plus, there’s a…

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The Daily Poem

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Robert Louis Stevenson's "To Any Reader" 4:10

25d ago4:10

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Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses. Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serio…

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Close Reads HQ

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Kristin Lavransdatter: Chapters 4-7

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We’re back with more conversation on Sigrid Undset’s masterpiece! In this episode, David, Heidi, and Sean discuss the psychological depth of the story (especially in Kristin’s character), the ways the book makes clear Kristin is like her father, whether Simon is a good guy, and much more. Happy listening (and thanks for the support here on CR HQ). …

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The Daily Poem

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John Donne's "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" 8:46

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The English writer and Anglican cleric John Donne is considered now to be the preeminent metaphysical poet of his time. He was born in 1572 to Roman Catholic parents, when practicing that religion was illegal in England. His work is distinguished by its emotional and sonic intensity and its capacity to plumb the paradoxes of faith, human and divine…

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The Daily Poem

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Barbara Ras' "Margin of Error" 7:12

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Barbara Ras was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and has lived in Costa Rica, Colombia, California, and Texas. She is the author of The Last Skin (2010), winner of the best poetry award from the Texas Institute of Letters; One Hidden Stuff (2006); and Bite Every Sorrow (1998), which was selected by C.K. Williams for the Walt Whitman Award. Of Bi…

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The Daily Poem

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Malcolm Guite's "Michaelmas" 6:33

29d ago6:33

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Ayodeji Malcolm Guite (/ɡaɪt/; born 12 November 1957) is an English poet, singer-songwriter, Anglican priest, and academic. Born in Nigeria to British expatriate parents, Guite earned degrees from Cambridge and Durham universities. His research interests include the intersection of religion and the arts, and the examination of the works of J. R. R.…

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The Daily Poem

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Ogden Nash's Verses for The Carnival of the Animals 10:17

22d ago10:17

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During his lifetime, Ogden Nash (born August 19, 1902; died May 19, 1971) was the most widely known, appreciated, and imitated American creator of light verse, a reputation that has continued after his death. Few writers of light or serious verse can claim the same extensive dissemination of their poems that Nash’s works enjoy, both with and withou…

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Withywindle

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6.6: Andrew Peterson Ambles Over 1:53:22

22d ago1:53:22

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Andrew Peterson is back—and he’s a got a brand new Wingfeather-themed book out today! What an honor to have him back on the show! So join us for another delightful episode full of all the Withywindle nonsense alongside a great conversation with a talented and gracious author. Happy listening! Want to order Andrew’s new book, A Guide to Glipwood For…

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Close Reads HQ

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A Canticle for Liebowitz: Chapters 9-15

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This section of Walter M. Miller’s novel spans two sections, so in this week’s episode we discussed the tightrope walk that is abandoning one now-beloved character in the middle of a book and asking readers to grasp onto a completely new set of characters. Plus: How to think about the time jumps, the differences between the protagonists we are give…

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Close Reads Podcast

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A Canticle for Liebowitz: Chapters 9-15 50:29

28d ago50:29

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This section of Walter M. Miller’s novel spans two sections, so in this week’s episode we discussed the tightrope walk that is abandoning one now-beloved character in the middle of a book and asking readers to grasp onto a completely new set of characters. Plus: How to think about the time jumps, the differences between the protagonists we are give…

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The Daily Poem

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Two for Guy Fawkes Day 10:25

23d ago10:25

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Remember, Remember – November 5 was Guy Fawkes Day, an occasion full of complicated remembrances. We mark the day with a traditional English lyric and a November meditation from Malcolm Guite. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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The Daily Poem

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Robert B. Shaw's "Chronometrics" 7:19

26d ago7:19

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We will turn the clocks back this weekend–in fact, many clocks will turn themselves back–and there is no better occasion to meditate with Robert B. Shaw on the ways we keep time and are kept by it. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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The Daily Poem

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Wallace Stevens' "Of the surface of things" 10:26

27d ago10:26

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Stevens moved to Connecticut in 1916, having found employment at the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co., where he became vice president in 1934. He had also begun to establish an identity for himself outside the worlds of law and business. His first book of poems, Harmonium (Alfred A. Knopf), published in 1923, exhibited the influences of both the…

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The Daily Poem

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Billy Collins' "On Turning Ten" 10:07

28d ago10:07

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Billy Collins spent his tenure as U.S. Poet Laureate launching the Poetry 180 initiative to increase American high school students’ exposure to poetry. In today’s poem he remembers what it was like to be young (and not so young). Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe…

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The Daily Poem

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Robert B. Shaw's "Jack O'Lantern" 10:07

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Poet and critic Robert B. Shaw earned a BA from Harvard University, where he studied with Robert Lowell, and a PhD from Yale University. Influenced by Elizabeth Bishop and Philip Larkin, Shaw’s wry and plainspoken formal verse is often grounded in, or sprung from, the debris of daily life. He is the author of several collections of poetry, includin…

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Close Reads HQ

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Short Fiction Focus: Mark Twain's "A Ghost Story"

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The Cardiff Giant Did you know Mark Twain wrote a ghost story? If not, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that it’s not, well, a normal ghost story. So this Halloween enjoy this bonus episode in which we dig into what makes it memorable, and which we’re making free for all! (If you enjoy it, please consider subscribing to CRHQ, which would giv…

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The Daily Poem

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E.E. Cummings' "i thank You God for most this amazing day" 10:41

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Edward Estlin (E.E.) Cummings was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He attended the Cambridge Latin High School, where he studied Latin and Greek. Cummings earned both his BA and MA from Harvard, and his earliest poems were published in Eight Harvard Poets (1917). As one of the most innovative poets of his time, Cummings experimented with poetic fo…

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Withywindle

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6.5: It's a LIVE episode with the miraculous Kate Albus! 1:16:19

1M ago1:16:19

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Recently, Kate Albus, author of A Place to Hang the Moon and Nothing Else but Miracles joined us for a delightful live recording of Withywindle that featured plenty of conversation about snacks, good books, and fun nonsense—all with a live audience! It was a great time and this episode is the result of that time together. We hope you like it . . . …

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Close Reads HQ

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A Canticle for Liebowitz: Chapters 1-8

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Once more into the breach of a new book! We haven’t done many science fiction titles on the show (Lewis’ Ransom Trilogy notwithstanding and that certainly not post-apocalyptic sci-fi), so this week we discuss how it was conceived, why it’s readable (and even pleasurable) despite it’s dark circumstances, and why the ideas in this book matter. Happy …

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Close Reads Podcast

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A Canticle for Liebowitz: Chapters 1-8 53:11

1M ago53:11

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Once more into the breach of a new book! We haven’t done many science fiction titles on the show (Lewis’ Ransom Trilogy notwithstanding and that certainly not post-apocalyptic sci-fi), so this week we discuss how it was conceived, why it’s readable (and even pleasurable) despite it’s dark circumstances, and why the ideas in this book matter. Happy …

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Close Reads HQ

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Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wreath - Chapters 1-3

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Welcome to our new Subscriber’s exclusive series on Sigrid Undset’s Kristin Lavransdatter, which we’ll be discussing for the next handful of months—and we can’t wait. Here in this first episode, David, Heidi, and Sean dig into why this book is so readable, contemplate some of the themes that are being laid out for the reader early on, discuss why t…

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