We blunder our way through our first ever poet in translation with predictably confused results. Our victim this time is revered Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926).Poems:EveningThe PantherArchaic Torso of Apollo

Maya Angelou

28 days ago 1h 35m

We discuss the life and poetry of Maya Angelou (1928-2014).

John Keats

Feb 12th, 2024 1h 54m

We tackle one of the almighty greats of English poetry with predictably sketchy results.'Reading King Lear', and odes on 'Melancholy' and 'A Grecian Urn' befuddle us plenty.

A Very Merry Versify Xmas 2023

Dec 21st, 2023 1h 15m

A Very Merry Versify Xmas 2023Poetrye e cummingsJames MerrillHenry Longfellow

Louis MacNeice

Dec 15th, 2023 2h 17m

Poetry discussionLouis MacNeice Louis MacNeice - MuseumsLouis MacNeice - Alcohol Louis MacNeice- Soap Suds

Elizabeth Bishop

Sep 28th, 2023 1h 53m

After an unacceptable delay waiting for Rob to edit this episode, it is finally available!Three poems by American poet Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979)

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Jun 30th, 2023 1h 27m

Three poems by Percy Bysshe Shelley

Langston Hughes

Mar 5th, 2023 1h 37m

Three oafish English guys tackle the Poet Laureate of the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes (1901-1967).

Carol Ann Duffy

Jan 27th, 2023 1h 48m

Three poems by the former poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.

A Very Merry Versify Xmas

Dec 27th, 2022 1h 32m

Betjeman, Bly, Hardy - Three Christmas Poems and Seasons Greetings from the Versify Podcast.

Philip Larkin

Nov 25th, 2022 1h 40m

Philip Larkin. The North Ship; Mr Bleaney; The Explosion.

Robert Frost

Jul 24th, 2022 1h 54m

Robert Frost - The Tuft of Flowers; On a Tree Fallen Across the Road; Acquainted with the Night

Mai Black

May 13th, 2022 52m 19s

High excitement on the pod as we interview actual living poet Mai Black.Mai's book Thirty Angry Ghosts takes figures from across the world and gives their anger voice.In this Episode, we meet Anne Boleyn; Henry VIII and the Unknown Soldier.Fr

Shakespeare's Sonnets

Mar 25th, 2022 1h 28m

Three of Shakespeare's sonnets get dusted off and stared at for a bit.

Andrew Marvell (1621-1678)

Jan 29th, 2022 1h 29m

Three poems by Andrew Marvell go under the blurry microscope.

Stephen Spender

Dec 22nd, 2021 1h 17m

Three poems by Sir Stephen Spender."Hamburg, 1929""An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum""I Think Continually of Those Who Were Truly Great"

Edna St Vincent Millay

Aug 15th, 2021 1h 45m

Departure Recuerdo Dirge Without MusicThe pod reads and reflects on three poems by Edna St Vincent Millay

Theodore Roethke

Jun 28th, 2021 1h 26m

Three Poems by Theodore Roethke (1908-1963).

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Apr 17th, 2021 1h 50m

Three poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892).email: [email protected]: @poetrypodcats

A.E. Housman

Feb 27th, 2021 1h 19m

Three poems by A.E. Housman (1859 – 1936).

Emily Dickinson

Jan 23rd, 2021 1h 37m

Versify - The Poetry and English Literature PodcastThree poems by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)Safe in their Alabaster ChambersI Dreaded That First Robin SoA Precious - Mouldering Pleasure '[email protected]: @poetrypodcats

RS Thomas

Dec 23rd, 2020 1h 45m

Three poems by the Welsh poet RS Thomas (1913-2000):The Country CleregyA Welsh TestamentTo A Young [email protected]: @poetrypodcats

William Carlos Williams

Nov 11th, 2020 1h 43m

A sampling of poems by the acclaimed US poet-physician William Carlos Williams (1883-1963) are tackled by the bungling co-hosts.

Wendy Cope

Sep 29th, 2020 1h 47m

A selection of poems from 'Making Cocoa For Kingsley Amis' and 'Serious Concerns'Apologies to anybody who downloaded an earlier file that was out of synch.