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Poet Tracy K. Smith

Poet Tracy K. Smith

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark


Poet Tracy K. Smith

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Dec 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We sit down with U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith to discuss the ideas that drive her writing. Considered among the best poets of her generation, Smith won the Pulitzer Prize in 2011 for her collection, "Life on Mars," which melds science and science fiction with the discoveries, failures, and oddities of the human experience. She reads poems from her past collections and from her forthcoming book, "Wade in the Water," to be published in April 2018. (Season 2, Episode 09 - Revolutionary Writers)
Released:
Dec 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (75)

How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark