The New Yorker: Poetry Stephen Mitchell Reads Richard WIlbur
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Aug 16, 2017 Renowned poet and translator Stephen Mitchell discusses Richard Wilbur's 'Two Voices in a Meadow' and his translation of 'The Death of Argos' from Homer's Odyssey. Topics include Wilbur's influence, themes of surrender in poetry, the process of translation, emotional encounters in The Odyssey, and themes of recognition and married love in poetry.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Richard Wilbur's Poetry and Themes of Surrender in 'Two Voices in a Meadow'
03:04 • 13min
Exploration of Translation and Listening in Poetry
16:21 • 3min
The Emotional Encounter with Argos
19:23 • 9min
Exploring Recognition and Married Love in Poetry
28:00 • 2min
Discussion on Death of Argus and Two Voices in a Meadow, Book Promotions, and Podcast Information
29:38 • 2min