ep. 111 - Persona Poems Part 1
Update: 2025-09-19
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In this episode of The Poetry Space_, we explore the power of persona poems. We dive into Robert Browning’s "My Last Duchess," William Blake’s "The Chimney Sweeper," Nikky Finney’s "Red Velvet," Margaret Atwood’s "Pig Song," and James Tate’s "The Motorcyclists." What happens when poets speak through masks, giving voice to dukes, children, pigs, and even storms? Join us as we unpack how persona reveals hidden truths, sparks empathy, and complicates the line between poet and speaker.
At the Table:
Katie Dozier
Timothy Green
Joe Barca
Dick Westheimer
Brian O’Sullivan
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