
Poetry Unbound
Clint Smith with Krista Tippett — What We Know in the "Marrow of Our Bones"
Nov 13, 2023
Clint Smith, author and poet, explores the entanglement of language and the body in investigating history. He discusses the power of poetry in conveying emotions and reflects on Hurricane Katrina. The role of books in education and the importance of confronting historical atrocities are also explored. The joy of parenthood and embracing joy in the midst of struggles is discussed. The podcast concludes with acknowledgements and credits.
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- Language, history, and place are intertwined and can be explored through poetry.
- Displacement and natural disasters have lasting effects on individuals and their communities.
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The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Clint Smith's Life
Clint Smith reflects on his experience of being displaced from New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina during his senior year of high school, and the lasting effects it had on him and his city.
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