

Deborah Landau Reads Anne Sexton
5 snips Nov 30, 2018
Deborah Landau, poet and director at NYU, discusses Anne Sexton's poem, 'Little Girl, My Stringbean, My Lovely Woman,' exploring themes of love, resistance, and female transformation. They also touch upon the role of poets in the political climate and the impact of love on societal challenges, emphasizing tenderness as a form of resistance.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Exploring Ann Sexton's Poem and Themes of Love and Resistance
05:22 • 2min
Rebirth and Abundance in Female Transformation
07:39 • 14min
Exploring the Role of Poets in the Current Political Climate
21:36 • 2min
Exploring Love, Politics, and Poetry Themes
23:32 • 4min