Robert Pinsky, Poet Laureate of the United States for an unprecedented third term, finds his inspiration in common things, transforming the culturally unpoetic into masterpieces of verbal expression. In this program, Bill Moyers and Mr. Pinsky discuss topics including his love of the English language, the pervasive influence of history, and the flourishing of poetry on the Internet. Readings by Mr. Pinsky feature “ABC,” “Ginza Samba,” “Poem with Refrains,” “To Television,” and “From the Childhood of Jesus.” Filmed at the Biennial Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival. (27 minutes)

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		Marge Piercy At heart, Marge Piercy is a utopian, possessing what Margaret Atwood described as "a view of human possibility ... that makes the present state of affairs clearly unacceptable by comparison." In this program, Bill Moyers and Ms. Piercy discuss topics...(more details)		DVD $99.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $149.93 3-Year Streaming $99.95
		Stanley Kunitz The recipient of virtually every honor that can be bestowed upon a poet, Stanley Kunitz has been a source of encouragement for a century of budding talent and a tireless promoter of the arts. In this program, Bill Moyers and Mr. Kunitz discuss topics...(more details)		DVD $99.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $149.93 3-Year Streaming $99.95

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