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Tom MacIntyre Reading Fiction and Poetry
Tom MacIntyre
February 23rd, 1983 in the Towbin Poetry Room. This recording captures a literary talk and Q&A session with Tom Macintyre discussing his work, including poetry translations, short stories, and plays. He explores themes of Irish culture, language, and literary traditions, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on his creative process.
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Richard Marshall
Richard Marshall
A reading given by Richard Marshall at Bard College on April 12, 1983, Towbin. This transcript contains a poetry reading by Marshall, featuring his collection of emblematic prose pieces. The poems explore themes of love, memory, and perception through intricate imagery and philosophical reflections. The reading is followed by a brief discussion about Marshall's writing process and future projects.
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Elizabeth Robinson and Lenny Schwarz
Elizabeth Robinson and Lenny Schwarz
Readings given by Bard Students Elizabeth Robinson and Lenny Schwarz, December 6, 1983. Mr. Schwarz indicates that his poems are taken from his senior project in poetry. They read various poems exploring themes of identity, perception, nature, and urban life. The poems range from abstract to narrative, with imagery drawn from cities, landscapes, and personal experiences.
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Ted Berrigan
Ted Berrigan
A wonderful 90-minute reading--intimate and playful--by this leading figure of the New York School's "second generation." The event took place in Albee Social on 15 December 1982, only months before Berrigan's untimely death in July, 1983. The recording begins with a wide-reaching, exploratory introduction [nearly 20 minutes long] and includes a lovely translation of Heine and readings of many of the poems from his last book "A Certain Slant of Sunlight," published by O Books, Oakland, California, 1988.
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Robert Duncan
Robert Duncan
Poetry reading given by Robert Duncan at Bard College on October 14, 1982, including poems from his book In The Dark. Duncan reads and discusses several of his works, including pieces from a collection called "Ground Work II" and a series titled "Five Songs." The reading includes reflections on themes of love, time, and spirituality.
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Maxine Kumin Poetry Reading
Maxine Kumin
November 17th, 1982 at Bard Hall. Maxine Kumin shares poems from various collections, touching on themes of nature, family, feminism, and mortality. Kumin provides context and personal anecdotes for many of the poems.
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Rene Ricard
Rene Ricard
Reading by Rene Ricard at Bard College on November 2, 1982. Recorded in the Albee Social. The poems cover themes of love, sexuality, urban life, and personal experiences. Ricard also shares anecdotes about his life and interactions with other artists and writers.
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Ken Irby
Ken Irby
Kenneth Irby reading poetry in translation by Oscar Milosz and José Lezama Lima, followed by his own work. March 26, 1981
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John Zuill and Elio Schneeman
John Zuill and Elio Schneeman
Poetry readings given by John Zuill (00:00-27:54) and Elio Schneeman (27:55-46:42) at Bard College on February 12, 1981. The content includes abstract poems, personal reflections, and fictional narratives exploring themes of love, loss, memory, and everyday experiences. The readings are interspersed with brief introductions and commentary.
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Bob Callahan Poetry Reading (Side A & B)
Bob Callahan
This recording, taken May, 1980, features a poetry reading and discussion by Bob Callahan. He shares various poems inspired by Irish culture, personal experiences, and American history. The works range from formal Irish-influenced pieces to more experimental, field-composition style poems.
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Cid Corman Reads His Poetry
Cid Corman
Spring 1980, introduced by Robert Kelly. This transcript features poet Cid Corman discussing his life, poetry, and philosophical views. He reads several of his poems, reflects on his experiences living abroad, and explores themes of existence, death, and the human condition through his work and personal anecdotes.
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Barbara Einzig
Barbara Einzig
This recording, taken October, 7th 1980, contains poetry readings and reflections by Barbara Einzig. The poems cover diverse themes including nature, memory, relationships, and self-expression. The speaker also provides context and commentary on their writing process and inspirations between readings.
Barbara Einzig's talk ends at 38 minutes and the rest of the recording is unidentified music.
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Anthony Hecht
Anthony Hecht
Anthony Hecht reading his own poetry at Bard College, April 1980. Introduced by Andrews Wanning. He shares poems on various themes, including love, war, and mortality, interspersed with personal anecdotes and literary insights. The event includes an introduction and concludes with a brief Q&A session.
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Harris Schiff
Harris Schiff
Reading given by Harris Schiff at Bard College, April 1, 1980. This reading contains a series of poetic and prose vignettes, exploring themes of urban life, travel, social issues, and personal reflections. The pieces touch on experiences in New York, Los Angeles, and other locations, blending vivid imagery with social commentary.
