Audio Recording How it strikes a contemporary reflections on poetry and the role of the poet
How it strikes a contemporary : reflections on poetry and the role of the poet
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Title
- How it strikes a contemporary reflections on poetry and the role of the poet
Summary
- Presents a lecture delivered by Robert Hayden. Following the lecture, Mr. Hayden reads the poem, A letter from Phillis Wheatley and section V of the poem, Elegies for Paradise Valley from his collection, American Journal.
Names
- Hayden, Robert, 1913-1980
- Broderick, John C.
- Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund
- Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)
Created / Published
- 1978.
Headings
- - Poetry, Modern--20th century--Social aspects
- - Poets--20th century--Political and social views
- - Literature and society
Notes
- - Introduced by John C. Broderick.
- - Recorded May 8, 1978, in the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
- - Sponsored by the Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
- - Recorded for the Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature.
- - Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
Medium
- 1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono. ; 10 in. + program information ([4] p.)
Call Number/Physical Location
- LWO 12201
Digital Id
Library of Congress Control Number
- 91740837
Online Format
- audio
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Contributor
- Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)
- Broderick, John C.
- Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund
- Hayden, Robert