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Roseanne Wasserman
Roseanne Wasserman and John Ashbery
November 12th, 1993 Introduced by John Ashbery. Wasserman shares poems from various collections, including "The Lace Makers" and "Apple Perfume," covering themes of love, motherhood, and nature. Wasserman also discusses her writing process and collaborations.
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Marjorie Welish: Casting Sequences
Marjorie Welish and John Ashbery
Reading from "Casting Sequences" and new work introduced by John Ashbery. Her work explores themes of light, sound, art, and language, incorporating elements of surrealism and experimental poetry techniques.
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Eric Mottram Reading His Own Works
Eric Mottram, Robert Kelly, and Pierre Joris
Introduced by Robert Kelly and Pierre Joris. November 18th, 1992. Mottram shares poems from various collections, touching on themes of travel, nature, estuaries, and peace. Mottram's poetry explores personal experiences, landscapes, and philosophical reflections.
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Piotr Sommer: Things to Translate
Piotr Sommer
Poems from the 70s & 80s. March 6th, 1992. Sommer shares poems in English and Polish, reflects on translation challenges, and discusses the reception of American poetry in Poland. The conversation explores themes of language, culture, and poetic influence.
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Susan Wheeler
Susan Wheeler
March 13th, 1992 In Olin. Wheeler shares a variety of poems, including love poems and experimental pieces, and briefly discusses her writing background and influences.
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Peter Straub: Selections
Peter Straub
Selections from "The Throat" and "Houses Without Doors". December 2nd, 1991 in Olin 102. Straub discusses his writing process, collaborations, and influences. He reads excerpts from his works, talks about character development, and shares insights on inspiration, personal experiences, and the challenges of crafting endings in novels.
