About this episode

Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read poems by Louise Glück and himself.

Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read “Vita Nova,” by Louise Glück, and his own poem “Figs.” Cole is the author of many poetry collections, including “The Other Love.” He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of honors such as the Thom Gunn Award and the Jackson Poetry Prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Young

Guest: Henri Cole

Topics covered

• poetry
• reading
• literature
• awards
• American poetry

Keywords

• Henri Cole
• Louise Glück
• poetry
• Vita Nova
• Figs
• The Other Love
• American Academy
• Thom Gunn Award
• Jackson Poetry Prize

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Academy of Arts and Letters, American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Books & works: Vita Nova, Figs, The Other Love

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