Poetry is for everybody.

In every episode, Preston leads you through a poem to break through that intimidation of poetry. Dive into concepts, techniques, and insights that unlock new doors of understanding what's going on with poetry. Discover poetics, sounds, and emotions through close readings of selected poems.If you've ever felt lost in the maze of stanzas or craved insight into intricate lines, this is the perfect space.

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Poetry is for everybody.

In every episode, Preston leads you through a poem to break through that intimidation of poetry. Dive into concepts, techniques, and insights that unlock new doors of understanding what's going on with poetry. Discover poetics, sounds, and emotions through close readings of selected poems.If you've ever felt lost in the maze of stanzas or craved insight into intricate lines, this is the perfect space.

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22. Censorship & Controversy - "the mother" by Gwendolyn Brooks

Preston's Poetry Podcast

30 minutes

1 year ago

22. Censorship & Controversy - "the mother" by Gwendolyn Brooks

CONTENT WARNING: Abortion

Today I'll be addressing a heavy but beautiful poem by Gwendolyn Brooks, "the mother." Some say it's a pro-, some say it's an anti-abortion poem. It's actually neither -- rather, it's a good example of what the role of the poet is in the middle of controversy, hatred, judgment, peril, and political divide.

Used/Reprinted by Consent of Brooks Permissions

Producer Gustav Worm-Leth

Outro Yentl Tijssens

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