Best of the Spectator The Book Club: Collected Poems of Roger McGough
Jul 17, 2024
Acclaimed poet Roger McGough discusses revisiting his old work and making it new, his not-so-serious outlook on the future of Poetry Please, and a narrow miss on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. He reflects on themes in his over 65-year poetic career, the evolution of his poems, working with musicians, and the importance of humor in poetry.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on Shaping and Organizing a Collection of Poems
02:02 • 2min
Reflections on Music Collaborations and Poetry Structure
03:53 • 2min
Exploring Poetry, Humor, and Personal Journey
06:20 • 18min
Exploration of the evolution of a poem and reflections on changing writing style
24:23 • 3min
Evolution of Poetry Themes and Changing Perception
27:11 • 8min