The conversation delves into the exploration of poetry, focusing on the works of Edna St. Vincent Millay. It includes an analysis of her poems, the use of rhyme in poetry, and the technique of reading poems fast and slow to gain a deeper understanding. The discussion also touches on the exploration of limericks and poetry for young audiences.

Takeaways

• Exploring the technique of reading poems fast and slow to gain a deeper understanding.
• Connecting poems by the same poet to identify themes and connections.
• The use of rhyme in poetry and its impact on the reading experience.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to The Poetic Turn
• 12:04 Analyzing the Poem 'Pity Me Not Because the Light of Day'
• 18:54 Discussion of the Poem 'You Will Be Sorry for That Word'

Edna St. Vincent Millay poems feaured in this podcast:

First Fig

Pity me not because the light of day

Oh, oh, you will be sorry for that word!

Information about The Uptown Poetry Slam can be found here. Here's Marc Kelly Smith is considered the founder of the slam poetry movement. 

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