Our choice for this week’s Poetry Aloud is T.S. Eliot’s poem, “The Boston Evening Transcript.” Because poetry really is meant to be heard, we are returning to our original format for our Friday poetry podcasts at Word & Song. For short poems, I will read the poem through, talk about it briefly, and conclude by reading the poem again. For longer poems…
The Boston Evening Transcript
T. S. Eliot
Aug 11, 2023
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Poetry Aloud will help you learn how to read poetry with your ears. Unlike children with bad table manners, poetry is meant to be heard and not just seen. Join Anthony Esolen every other week (or so) as he introduces and discusses a longish poem and then reads it aloud.
Poetry Aloud will help you learn how to read poetry with your ears. Unlike children with bad table manners, poetry is meant to be heard and not just seen. Join Anthony Esolen every other week (or so) as he introduces and discusses a longish poem and then reads it aloud. Listen on
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