Welcome to “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com. Embark on a literary journey where we explore specific poems, delve into poets, and uncover the intricate world of poetry. Each episode is dedicated to learning about the art and craft of poetry. Join us as we answer questions from Poetry+ users, provide insightful analyses, and discuss all things poetry. Whether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or a curious newcomer, “Beyond the Verse” promises to enrich your understandi ...
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Inconsistent Miracles in Danez Smith's 'dear white america'
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In this week’s episode of “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Joe and Maiya explore the poem ‘dear white america’ by Danez Smith, a powerful piece by one of the most influential contemporary poets. They discuss ‘dear white america’ (2017), examining not only the systemic injustices and racial trauma addressed i…
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The Spade, The Pen and The Gun: 'Digging' through the Past with Seamus Heaney
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In this week's episode of “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Joe and Maiya explore the poem 'Digging' by Seamus Heaney, a poem from one of the most revered Irish poets of all time. They discuss 'Digging' (1966), exploring not only the cultural inheritances imbued in the poem, but the physical manifestations of…
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'The Road Not Taken': (Mis)Understanding Robert Frost
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I shall be telling this with a sigh / Somewhere ages and ages hence: / Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— / I took the one less traveled by, / And that has made all the difference. In this week's episode of “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Joe and Maiya explore the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost…
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Maya Angelou's 'Still I Rise': Remaking, Recycling, and the Language of Erasure
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'You may write me down in history / with your bitter, twisted lies. / You may trod me in the very dirt. / But still, like dust, I'll rise.' In this week's episode of “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Joe and Maiya explore the monumental career and work of Maya Angelou, commemorating 10 years since her passing…
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Journeying into Poetry: Answering Poetry+ User Questions
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+. In this first episode, Joe and Maiya share their personal paths to poetry, revealing how influential teachers and early literary successes sparked their enduring love for the art form. They discuss their academic backgrounds in English lite…
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