In this chapter, the host introduces poet and author Dana Joya and discusses his latest book, 'Studying with Miss Bishop,' which explores the influence of people on his writing career. They also delve into the paradox of how poetry seems to matter less to society despite the many people involved in the profession.
Poet and author Dana Gioia talks about his book Studying with Miss Bishop with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. They talk about the craft of being a poet, the business world, mentorship, loss, why poetry no longer seems to matter, and how it might begin to matter again.