LAB the Podcast: Poetry Corner with Wendy Kieffer | Fire & Ice - Robert Frost

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with poet Wendy Kieffer about Robert Frost's iconic poems, exploring their depth and themes.

In this Poetry Corner episode of LAB the Podcast, we slow down with Poet and Conservatory Artist Wendy Kieffer to explore the work of Robert Frost. Together, we step into two of Frost’s most iconic poems, “Fire and Ice” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” unpacking how something so brief can hold such depth. From desire and hate… to rest, responsibility, and the quiet pull of the “lovely, dark, and deep,” this conversation invites us to reflect on what’s happening within our own heart...

People in this episode

Guest: Wendy Kieffer

Topics covered

• poetry
• literature
• analysis
• self reflection
• art

Keywords

• Robert Frost
• Fire and Ice
• Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
• desire
• hate
• rest
• responsibility
• reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Poetry Corner, Fire & Ice - Robert Frost, Fire and Ice, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

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