Beyond the Verse
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.
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Episodes
53 episodes
'The Road Not Taken': (Mis)Understanding Robert Frost
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,” ...
Maya Angelou's 'Still I Rise': Remaking, Recycling, and the Language of Erasure
'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