Read Me a Poem
Read Me a Poem
The American Scholar
Each week, listen to Amanda Holmes introduce and read a poem, beautifully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“The Field of Waterloo” by Thomas Hardy
Amanda Holmes reads Thomas Hardy’s “The Field of Waterloo” from The Dynasts. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. 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.
May 26
2 min
“The Lambs Are Not for Sale” by Paula Bohince
Amanda Holmes reads Paula Bohince’s “The Lambs Are Not for Sale.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. 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.
May 19
3 min
“The Boy Died in My Alley” by Gwendolyn Brooks
Amanda Holmes reads Gwendolyn Brooks’s “The Boy Died in My Alley.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. 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.
May 12
3 min
“Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister” by Robert Browning
Amanda Holmes reads Robert Browning’s “Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. 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.
May 5
4 min
“Twilight: After Haying” by Jane Kenyon
Amanda Holmes reads Jane Kenyon’s “Twilight: After Haying.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. 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.
Apr 28
2 min
“Before the Loon Calls”  by David Mason
Amanda Holmes reads David Mason’s “Before the Loon Calls.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. 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.
Apr 21
2 min
“The Return” by Philip Levine
Amanda Holmes reads Philip Levine’s “The Return.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. 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.
Apr 14
5 min
“Only Voice Remains” by Forugh Farrokhzad
Amanda Holmes reads Forugh Farrokhzad’s “Only Voice Remains,” translated from the Farsi by Sholeh Wolpe. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. 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.
Apr 7
4 min
“Personal” by Tony Hoagland
Amanda Holmes reads Tony Hoagland’s “Personal.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. 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.
Mar 31
3 min
“Field and Forest” by Randall Jarrell
Amanda Holmes reads Randall Jarrell’s “Field and Forest.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. 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.
Mar 24
4 min
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