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Kimberly Lyons
Kimberly Lyons
April 15th, 1989. Lyons presents a series of poems exploring themes of landscape, consciousness, and language, often using surreal imagery and experimental forms. The reading concludes with audience interaction.
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Tom Raworth
Tom Raworth
University Days / Eternal Sections. March 17th, 1989 in Olin 102. This recording includes introductions, recitations of various poems and prose pieces, and reflections on language, translation, and current events. The content explores themes of politics, perception, and artistic expression.
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Mary Ann Caws: Showing & Telling (Side A & B)
Mary Ann Caws
Poetics of Stress. This recording, taken March 4, 1988 in Olin 102, is a lecture by Mary Ann Caws discussing the concept of ekphrasis, the relationship between visual art and literature, and the role of moral passion in artistic expression. The lecture explores various examples of how writers and artists engage with and respond to works of art.
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P. Adams Sitney Film Lecture
P. Adams Sitney
Lecture on Gertrude Stein, Avante-Garde Film and filmmakers like Stan Brakhage and Ernie Gehr. February, 11th, 1988 in Olin Auditorium
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Angus Fletcher: Menard & The Quixote
Angus Fletcher
Introduction by Prof Grab. November, 1987 in Olin
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Peter V. Hohendal: The Politics of Reading
Peter V. Hohendal
Defending the German Literary Tradition. December 1, 1987 in Olin 102
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Barbara Johnson: The Politics of Poetry
Barbara Johnson
Lecture from the series "Feminism and Deconstruction" intro by prof. Rayna Caller. March 11th, 1987 at Kline Commons. This recording covers a lecture on the politics of poetry, focusing on Adrienne Rich and Gwendolyn Brooks. Johnson analyzes how these poets' work evolved to address political themes, examining their use of pronouns and audience engagement in specific poems.
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Pierre Joris Reading His Own Poetry
Pierre Joris
April 1987 in the Towbin Poetry Room. This recording discusses contemporary French literature, focusing on writers and trends since World War II. It covers influential authors, the centralized nature of Paris's literary scene, challenges in French poetry and prose, and notable experimental writers pushing linguistic boundaries.
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William Kerrigan: Whores & Virgins in Shakespeare
William Kerrigan
Lecture from the series "Feminism and Deconstruction" March 3rd, 1987.
This recording covers a lecture by William Kerrigan on the psychological split in male perceptions of women, as explored in Shakespeare's works and psychoanalytic theory. It examines how this duality affects marriage, literature, and gender relations throughout history.
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Ellen Lambert: Talking About Beauty
Ellen Lambert
"Heroine Portraiture in the Western Literary Tradition". Lecture from series "Feminism and Deconstruction" April 21st, 1987 at Kline Commons.
This recording is a lecture on the portrayal of female beauty in Western literature. It explores the differences between patriarchal and feminine conventions of heroine portraiture, discussing how 19th-century women writers challenged traditional depictions of beauty and linked physical appearance to inner qualities.
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Samuel Menashe Reading His Poetry
Samuel Menashe
March 17th, 1987 at Kline Commons. Samuel Menashe taught literature at Bard in the 1950's and 60's. Menashe recites and discusses various poems from his collection, reflecting on his time at Bard, Biblical allusions, and personal experiences. The reading includes audience interaction and concludes with a Q&A session.
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William Mullen: The Iliad
William Mullen
Book I of the Iliad. December 9th, 1987 in Olin 305. The reading includes dialogue between characters, descriptions of battles, and references to Greek gods. The text is fragmented and mixed with modern commentary.
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Mary Poovey: What Should a Woman Want Now?
Mary Poovey
Lecture from the series "Feminism and Deconstruction" April 15th, 1987. Poovey discusses the contributions and limitations of both, proposing that feminism must incorporate deconstructive strategies to challenge traditional concepts of gender and sexuality, ultimately reimagining social and reproductive norms.
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Nathaniel Tarn Reading His Own Poetry
Nathaniel Tarn
May 1987 in the Towbin Poetry Room. Tarn shares poems on themes of place, relationships, and mythology, including pieces about New Mexico, hang gliding, and a reimagining of the Persephone myth.
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Annette "Annie" Gilson '86
Annette Gilson
Annette "Annie" Gilson '86 reading from her senior project. The poems cover diverse themes, including love, nature, and personal experiences. They provide context and commentary between poems, offering insights into their creative process and inspirations.
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Ronald Paulson: English Iconoclasm
Ronald Paulson
April 30th, 1986 (note: Recording Deteriorates). This reading discusses iconoclasm in 18th-century England, exploring its impact on art, literature, and society. It examines how artists like Hogarth and writers like Swift challenged traditional imagery, replacing religious icons with secular, commonplace objects and scenes, reflecting broader cultural shifts.
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Elizabeth Robinson
Elizabeth Robinson
Reading given by Elizabeth Robinson at Bard College, April 16, 1986. The poems cover diverse themes including nature, relationships, and personal experiences. Robinson shares original works, some inspired by other poets, and provides context for certain pieces.
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Geoffrey Winter
Geoffrey Winter
Winter’s poems cover themes of love, nature, music, and personal experiences. He introduces each poem with context and occasionally has others read. The reading includes both titled and untitled works.
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Robert Kelly and Jonathan Williams
Robert Kelly and Jonathan Williams
November 14, 1985. This recording contains poetry readings and discussions by poets Robert Kelly and Jonathan Williams. The poets read their own works and those of others, covering themes of nature, astronomy, personal experiences, and literary reflections.
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Peter Sourian and Lucy Ferris
Peter Sourian and Lucy Ferris
Reading given by Lucy Ferris and Peter Sourian at Bard College, 1985. Introduced by Robert Kelly. The reading contains excerpts from their novel-in-progress, discussing themes of family, relationships, and the human condition. They cover the opening chapters and provide insight into the author's writing process.
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Margaret Creal Reading
Margaret Creal
Reading from The Man Who Sold Prayers and an unfinished novel on May 11th, 1983. This reading explores themes of mental health, family relationships, and coming of age in the 1950s. The narrative shifts between third-person and first-person perspectives, detailing the novel's character's struggles and hospitalization.
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Pierre Joris
Pierre Joris
Pierre Joris reading his own poetry, Bard College, 10/19/1983. This recording features selections from various collections including "Network" and "Turbulence." The poems explore themes of language, perception, and cultural references, often incorporating complex literary and philosophical allusions. The reading includes commentary on the poems' origins and inspirations.
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Pierre Joris Discussing Paul Celan
Pierre Joris
Pierre Joris discussing his translations of the poet Paul Celan. Bard College 10/20/1983. Joris analyzes Celan's poetry, its themes, and linguistic complexity, while also addressing the poet's historical context and influence on modern literature.
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Robert Kelly
Robert Kelly
Robert Kelly reading his fiction at Bard College, in the Towbin Poetry Room; 04/05/1983. Kelly reads several short stories and excerpts from a novella about his great-grandfather's experiences during the American Civil War and later in India.
