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Cultural Favourites from the Archives – The Power of Poetry, with Helena Bonham Carter and Jason Isaacs

Dec 30, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Helena Bonham Carter, an acclaimed actor from the 'Harry Potter' series, and Jason Isaacs, known for his diverse roles, breathe life into classic poetry. They explore poetry's therapeutic effects, likening it to a 'poetry pharmacy' that heals emotional wounds. William Sieghart shares insights from his bestseller, while Jeanette Winterson and Sue Perkins delve into poetry's ability to articulate everyday love and introspection. Tantalizing readings highlight poetry's transformative power in navigating life's complexities.

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Intro

3min

The Healing Power of Poetry

9min

Finding Solace in Wendell Berry's Poetry

2min

The Transformative Power of Poetry

12min

Everyday Love and Poetic Reflections

16min

The Weight of Accountability in Poetry

3min

The Transformative Power of Poetry

2min

Embracing Poetry and Healing Through Loss

19min

The Power of Poetry

12min

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Empowering Poetry: Transformative Education

10min

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The Interconnectedness of Humanity and Community

2min

Continuing our series of cultural highlights from the Intelligence Squared archive, we revisit the event The Power of Poetry, which saw actors Helena Bonham Carter and Jason Isaacs bringing the words of the great poets alive onstage. The event also featured William Sieghart telling the extraordinary story of his bestselling book, The Poetry Pharmacy, award-winning author Jeanette Winterson and presenter, comedian and writer Sue Perkins.

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