About this episode

Keith Hansen returns to discuss two poems by Stephen Dunn that explore the theme of worry.

Keith Hansen returns to the show with two poems by Stephen Dunn (on a very human theme) and some questions to guide your listening. "The Worrier" "Worry" Enjoy!

People in this episode

Host: Mary Giudice

Guest: Keith Hansen

Topics covered

• poetry
• human experience
• worry
• emotions
• literature

Keywords

• poems
• Stephen Dunn
• worry
• The Worrier
• human theme

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