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 End of March” by Elizabeth Bishop
Amanda Holmes reads Elizabeth Bishop’s “The End of March.” 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.
Jul 28
5 min
“The Idea of Order at Key West” by Wallace Stevens
Amanda Holmes reads Wallace Stevens’s “The Idea of Order at Key West.” 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.
Jul 21
5 min
“The Bean-Stalk” by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Amanda Holmes reads Edna St. Vincent Millay’s “The Bean-Stalk.” 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.
Jul 14
3 min
“A Field of Finches Without Sight Still Singing” by Grace Cavalieri
Amanda Holmes reads Grace Cavalieri’s “A Field of Finches Without Sight Still Singing.” 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.
Jul 7
2 min
“Sure on This Shining Night”  by James Agee
Amanda Holmes reads James Agee’s “Sure on This Shining Night.” 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.
Jun 30
2 min
“Hope” by Lisel Mueller
Amanda Holmes reads Lisel Mueller’s “Hope.” 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.
Jun 23
2 min
“Days of 1964” by James Merrill
Amanda Holmes reads James Merrill’s “Days of 1964.” 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.
Jun 16
5 min
“For Grace, After a Party” by Frank O’Hara
Amanda Holmes reads Frank O’Hara’s “For Grace, After a Party.” 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.
Jun 9
2 min
“On the Threshold” by Amy Levy
Amanda Holmes reads Amy Levy’s “On the Threshold.” 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.
Jun 2
2 min
“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
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