

David Lehman Reads John Ashbery
9 snips Dec 20, 2017
David Lehman joins Kevin Young to read and discuss John Ashbery's 'Worsening Situation' and his poem 'Stages on Life's Way.' They explore Ashbery's unique writing style, themes of detachment and clarity, connections with New York School poets, and delve into love, memory, and fantasy in poetry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring 'Worsening Situation' by John Ashbery
01:37 • 10min
Exploring Ashbery's Connection with New York School Poets and Artists
11:59 • 2min
Exploring the Poem 'Stages on Life's Way'
14:19 • 6min
Exploring Love, Memory, and Fantasy in Poetry
19:53 • 9min
Exploring Modern Life through Poetry and Literature
28:25 • 2min