Bill Moyers on Poetry

Bill Moyers on Poetry

Journalist Bill Moyers has devoted several public television specials to the rise of poetry in late 20th century America. His new book, "Fooling With Words: A Celebration of Poets and Their Craft" (William Morrow), features conversation...

Journalist Bill Moyers has devoted several public television specials to the rise of poetry in late 20th century America. His new book, "Fooling With Words: A Celebration of Poets and Their Craft" (William Morrow), features conversation with some of the country's most prominent and gifted poets. Throughout the hour, poets from around the country will join in to share their work.

Guests

Bill Moyers

journalist

Marge Piercy

reading "The Art of Blessing the Day" from the volume of the same name, published by Knopf

Mark Strand

who'll read "A Piece of the Storm" from "Blizzard of One" (Knopf)

Jane Hirshfield

who'll read "The Poet" from "The Lives of the Heart" (Harper Collins)

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