'Why Poetry': A Manifesto for Reading and Enjoying the Art

Authors

Matthew Zapruder, Saint Mary's College of California

Status

Faculty

School

School of Liberal Arts

Department

English

Document Type

Audio

Publication Date

8-31-2017

Publication / Event

KQED Forum

Description

Saint Mary’s English Professor Matthew Zapruder discussed his new book Why Poetry with Michael Krasny, host of KQED’s Forum. In the hour-long discussion, Zapruder, a former New York Times Magazine poetry editor, talked about poetry, how students learn it, how it should and should not be taught, and the poems and poets he deeply appreciates. The KQED program also featured Zapruder reading some his poetry, including “April Snow” from his book Come All You Ghosts. Forum, KQED’s popular news and public affairs show presents in-depth interviews with leading figures in politics, science, entertainment, and the arts.

Comments

SMC in the News: Saint Mary's Matthew Zapruder discusses his book 'Why Poetry' on KQED’s Forum

Recommended Citation

Zapruder, Matthew. (Faculty, School of Liberal Arts) 'Why Poetry': A Manifesto for Reading and Enjoying the Art (2017). KQED Forum. [audio].
https://digitalcommons.stmarys-ca.edu/faculty-community-engagement/20