Poetry in America.

Poetry in America

The Language of the Brag and the Desires of Mothers to Please Others in Letters

"The Language of the Brag" by Sharon Olds and "The Desires of Mothers to Please Others in Letters" by Bernadette Mayer offer tributes to motherhood. (30 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sat, 5/18 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Burns for the Perfection of Paper

Latinx poet Martin Espada reflects on social mobility. (30 minutes)

Sat, 5/18 at 6:30 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Steps

Frank O'Hara's "Lunch Poems" provide a portal into 1950s New York. (30 minutes)

Mon, 5/20 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Burns for the Perfection of Paper

Latinx poet Martin Espada reflects on social mobility. (30 minutes)

Mon, 5/20 at 3:30 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Steps

Frank O'Hara's "Lunch Poems" provide a portal into 1950s New York. (30 minutes)

Wed, 5/22 at 4:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Burns for the Perfection of Paper

Latinx poet Martin Espada reflects on social mobility. (30 minutes)

Wed, 5/22 at 4:30 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Steps

Frank O'Hara's "Lunch Poems" provide a portal into 1950s New York. (30 minutes)

Wed, 5/22 at 10:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Burns for the Perfection of Paper

Latinx poet Martin Espada reflects on social mobility. (30 minutes)

Wed, 5/22 at 10:30 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Steps

Frank O'Hara's "Lunch Poems" provide a portal into 1950s New York. (30 minutes)