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Poets & Writers

EDITORS' PICKS

  • Sherman Alexie on Mania, Bipolarity and Great Art
    The National Book Award winner talks candidly about how his mental illness has influenced his work.
  • Poetry Readings by Wendell Berry
    The visionary poet, environmentalist and farmer Wendell Berry reads and talks about two of his poems -- "The Contrariness of the Mad Farmer" and "A Poem on Hope."
  • Rita Dove on the Power of Poetry
    Through performances and conversation, Bill Moyers and the former Poet Laureate explore American history, language, culture, and ideas.
  • Swirl Like A Leaf: Jimmy Santiago Baca, Marilyn Chin and Robert Bly
    May 18, 1995 | The Language of Life
    Expressions of rage and forgiveness by Jimmy Santiago Baca, of identity and duality by Marilyn Chin, and of aging and wisdom by Robert Bly.
  • Poets & Writers
    Some Can Sing: Claribel Alegría, Robert Hass and Carolyn Forché
    May 1, 1995 | The Language of Life
    This episode features three very different artists who share an ability to transport audiences and instill hope with their poetry.
  • Poets & Writers
    Come Celebrate with Me: Lucille Clifton and David Mura
    March 22, 1995 | The Language of Life
    In this episode, Lucille Clifton and David Mura explore their cultural histories, , childhoods, race and life in America today.
  • Poets & Writers
    Love's Confusing Joy: Coleman Barks on Poet Jelaluddin Rumi
    March 16, 1995 | The Language of Life
    The 13th-century Islamic mystic Jelaluddin Rumi is brought to life in this revealing look at his works.
  • Poets & Writers
    The Field of Time: Linda McCarriston and Sandra McPherson
    March 7, 1995 | The Language of Life
    This episode features two women who have turned pain and suffering into beautiful works of art and award-winning poetry.
  • Arts & Culture
    Pure Pete Seeger
    May 20, 1994 | Pure Pete Seeger
    The wit, wisdom, and song of Pete Seeeger, one of America's best-known bards.
  • US Poet Laureate Rita Dove
    April 22, 1994
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    The youngest poet laureate talks about her life, her poems and her efforts to take poetry to the people.
  • A Life Together: Donald Hall and Jane Kenyon
    December 17, 1993
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    This classic program profiled Donald Hall and his wife, Jane Kenyon, two celebrated American literary figures.
  • Facing Hate with Elie Wiesel
    November 27, 1991
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    Nobel Laureate and human rights advocate Elie Wiesel talks with Bill about the sources of hate and his own reluctance to feel it.
  • 20 Years of Listening to America
    October 4, 1991
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    In this 20-year compilation, Bill speaks to a wide range of people -- from average Americans to household names like David Rockefeller, Maya Angelou, Ronald Reagan and Joseph Campbell.


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