In this episode of the Dialogue Doctor, our poetry teacher Edward Gillespie returns to teach Jeff all about Allen Ginsberg. They read some of Ginsberg’s poetry, discuss the historical importance of his work, and then try to grapple with the controversies surrounding him.
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Hi Jeff and Ed: It was a pleasure listening to you discuss Poet Allen Ginsberg. As you each read your poem, the word—feeling that rumbled through me—was reverence. The other issue—was disappointing to learn. There are so many associations he could have lent support to help them ‘have a voice.’ But in my opinion—not this one! I’ve always been fascinated with poetry, although I’m the first to admit I don’t understand much of it. Therefore, I appreciate the time you both take to offer us an opportunity to hear and learn about poetry, without which I would not experience it. Thank you both.