
Robert Pinsky Reads Elizabeth Bishop
The New Yorker: Poetry
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Analyzing Elizabeth Bishop's 'At the Fish Houses'
In this chapter, the podcast examines the timeless appeal and profound impact of Elizabeth Bishop's poem 'At the Fish Houses', comparing its intellectual depth to Shakespeare's work and highlighting its clarity as read by Robert Pinksy. The discussion includes personal anecdotes about Bishop and explores the poem's themes, imagery, and its dialogue with Matthew Arnold's 'Dover Beach'.
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