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The Dominic Tapes (Poetry, redefined)

The Dominic Tapes (Poetry, redefined)

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 Classic, modern, and contemporary poetry readings galore...yet with a twist! Whether you enjoy well-known poems, underrated gems, or brand new releases...you'll find something for you here on The Dominic Tapes. New episodes every Wednesday 🖤. Dominic aims to curate a plethora of sensational art within one convenient place. **** Please email all enquiries to: thedominictapes@gmail.comThe Dominic Tapes Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Ep: 57 - Sailing to Byzantium (William Butler Yeats)

    Ep: 57 - Sailing to Byzantium (William Butler Yeats)
    Jul 16 2025

    Dominic reads his favourite poet, the genius that is Yeats! Enjoy! Please follow, rate, and share the podcast.


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    Piano music is 'Lazarus' from Dominic's piano album 'Songs for John' which was released in February 2021. All rights reserved to the artist. Bla Bla Bla....etc etc.


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    #Yeats #Irishpoetry #Morepoems #Daytodaypoetry #pod #poetrypodcast #WilliamButlerYeats #GoldenDawn #57 #np #Output #Ireland #London #Sligo #Fest #SailingtoByzantium #Byzantine #Epochs #Eras #Mysticism #Hermetic #Beautifulpoetry


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    Introduction 00:00

    Let's talk about a poetry podcast 00:42

    Output output output: 02:33

    Feedback on the connecting thread: 03:50

    A Yeats festival: 05:11

    Word of the day (Gyre) and a note on the philosophical connotations: 05:49

    The Hermetic Golden Dawn/Duality: 07:29

    Memorable lines: 08:21

    A word on Byzantium: 09:21

    The poem in full: 09:44

    Further reading recommendations: 12:01

    Up next on The Dominic Tapes, Poetry Redefined: 14:20


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    15 mins
  • Ep: 56 - A Bonus Episode! We look at some more Heaney and his octet of sonnets: 'Clearances' (Seamus Heaney)

    Ep: 56 - A Bonus Episode! We look at some more Heaney and his octet of sonnets: 'Clearances' (Seamus Heaney)
    Jul 13 2025

    A bonus Sunday episode for you to enjoy! Dominic explores more of Heaney's stunning work.


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    Piano music is 'Lazarus' from Dominic's 2021 album 'Songs for John'.


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    Introduction: 00:00

    Talk of the pod: 00:31

    Word of the day (Exogamy): 03: 50

    Introduction to the poem: 04:19

    The poem in full: 05:05


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    14 mins
  • Ep: 55 - To Russia (Vladimir Nabokov)

    Ep: 55 - To Russia (Vladimir Nabokov)
    Jul 9 2025

    Dominic reads one his favourite writers, the mercurial Nabokov!


    Enjoy!



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    Piano music is 'Lazarus' from Dominic's 2021 album, Songs for John. All rights reserved to the artist.


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    #Nabokov #Mauve #Russianpoetry #Glory #TheGift #np #TDT #TDTPR #Poetrypodcast #Poetry #Poems #newepisode #DrDavidVernon #AdatoZembla #Blatt #Luzhin #TheLuzhinDefense

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    Introduction 00:00

    Word of the day (Mauve): 00:23

    Background on Nabokov: 01:56

    A brief comments on his novels: 05:40

    A footnote: 07:10

    The poem in full: 07:59

    Further commentary: 09:58

    Further reading recommendations: 11:31

    Up Next on The Dominic Tapes, Poetry Redefined: 16:37


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    17 mins

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