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Read Me a Poem

Read Me a Poem

By: The American Scholar
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 Each week, listen to Amanda Holmes introduce and read a poem, beautifully.

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  • “A Blessing” by James Wright

    “A Blessing” by James Wright
    May 27 2025

    Amanda Holmes reads James Wright’s “A Blessing.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.

    This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.

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    3 mins
  • “Those Winter Sundays” by Robert Hayden

    “Those Winter Sundays” by Robert Hayden
    May 20 2025

    Amanda Holmes reads Robert Hayden’s “Those Winter Sundays.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.

    This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.

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    2 mins
  • “That Day” by Nikki Giovanni

    “That Day” by Nikki Giovanni
    May 13 2025

    Amanda Holmes reads Nikki Giovanni’s “That Day.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.


    This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    3 mins

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