Denise Levertov and Charles Olson / WNET/13

Genre: Television

Year Published: 1966

Creator: Indiana University Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center.

Format: 16mm

Description: Introduces the personalities and works of Denise Levertov and Charles Olson through their readings and approaches to poetry. Shows Levertov in her home where she discusses her reasons for becoming a poet, her methods of work, and reads "Life at War," "Losing Track," "The Ache of Marriage," and "Two Angels." Visits Olson in his home where he describes and analyzes his concept of open verse composition and recites several of his poems, including "Letter 27 Maximus to Dogtown," and "The Librarian."


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