About this episode

The episode discusses the Poetry Society of America's selection of the most beautiful word in the English language.

Poetry Society of America members have chosen the most beautiful word in the English language. Any guesses? Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios Production. Episode 302: "The Most Beautiful Word." With Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo. Edited and produced by Mike Vuolo. Produced by Livia Bloom Ingram. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Bob Garfield, Mike Vuolo

Topics covered

• language
• poetry
• beauty
• words
• society

Keywords

• beautiful word
• Poetry Society of America
• language
• poetry
• English

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Organizations: Poetry Society of America, Booksmart Studios, Megaphone

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