John Ashbery and Ron Padgett on the works of Pierre Reverdy
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Haunted House (Ashbery; Black Square Editions); Prose Poems (Padgett; Black Square Editions)
The haunted, lonely prose-poetry of Pierre Reverdy has attracted many
translators. Here, two of America's most extraordinary poets read and
discuss their translations, prose-poetry in general, and the peculiar,
eerie poetry of the great Reverdy.
Guests:
- John Ashbery: Poet
- Ron Padgett: Poet
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