Words That Burn

A podcast by Benjamin Collopy

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81 Episodes

  1. Dear Reader by James Tate

    Published: 10/01/2024
  2. The Deluge and The Tree by Fadwa Tuqan

    Published: 29/11/2023
  3. An Interview with Irish Poet Daragh Fleming

    Published: 8/11/2023
  4. Halloween Special 2023

    Published: 27/10/2023
  5. An Interview with Irish Poet Jessica Traynor

    Published: 18/10/2023
  6. The Haw Lantern by Seamus Heaney

    Published: 27/09/2023
  7. OBIT [Ambition] by Victoria Chang

    Published: 6/09/2023
  8. Earth Presses Against Us by Mahmoud Darwish

    Published: 9/08/2023
  9. Knives We Used On Our Skin

    Published: 19/07/2023
  10. Love After Love by Derek Walcott

    Published: 24/05/2023
  11. Midnight In The Foreign Food Aisle by Warsan Shire

    Published: 8/02/2023
  12. Car Graveyard by Charles Simic

    Published: 25/01/2023
  13. An Interview With Irish Poet Luke Morgan

    Published: 4/01/2023
  14. Cotton Candy On A Rainy Day by Nikki Giovanni

    Published: 6/12/2022
  15. A Bronze God, or a Letter On Demand by Clifton Gachagua

    Published: 14/11/2022
  16. Halloween Special 2022

    Published: 28/10/2022
  17. Hokusai by Anne Carson

    Published: 3/10/2022
  18. Shadowboxer by Anne Carson

    Published: 20/09/2022
  19. Tired by Langston Hughes

    Published: 23/08/2022
  20. Torn by Ada Limón

    Published: 8/08/2022

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Are you curious about poetry but find it a bit intimidating? Tune into Words that Burn, the podcast that aims to demystify poetry, one captivating poem at a time.Hosted by Ben, an Irish poetry enthusiast, this podcast takes a closer look at the world of poetic expression and technique.Each episode offers a comprehensive analysis of a selected poem, exploring the poet's biography, the cultural and historical backdrop, and the literary techniques that make these works profoundly moving.Whether you're a seasoned poetry aficionado or a curious beginner, Words that Burn provides an engaging and approachable way to enhance your appreciation and understanding of poetry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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