Word & Song by Anthony Esolen
Poetry Aloud
The Star-Splitter
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The Star-Splitter

Poetry Aloud
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Here’s a whimsical narrative poem by Robert Frost, that challenges us, in a gentle way, to think again about what the really good business in life is — making money, getting a decent farm going, or looking at things? The semi-comical “hero” in the poem, if he’s a hero at all, would rather look at stars through a telescope than do anything else. Is he …

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Word & Song by Anthony Esolen
Poetry 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.