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Season 58

Billy Collins Teaches Reading And Writing Poetry

Known for his wit and wisdom, former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins is one of Americas most beloved contemporary poets. In his MasterClass, Billy teaches you to appreciate the emotional pull of poetry. Learn his approach to exploring subjects, incorporating humor, and finding your voice. Discover the profound in the everyday, and let poetry lead you to the unexpected.

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  • TheTVDB.com Season ID 1815186
  • Created April 7, 2019
  • Modified April 17, 2024
When available, episode names will be translated into your preferred language. Otherwise they will be shown using the series' origin language.
Name First Aired Runtime Image
S58E01 Introduction: The Pleasure Poetry Gives Us
April 12, 2019
 3
S58E02 Working With Form
April 12, 2019
 16
S58E03 Discovering the Subject
April 12, 2019
 14
S58E04 Writing the Poem
April 12, 2019
 9
S58E05 Writing Process
April 12, 2019
 9
S58E06 Reading: Connecting With Poetry
April 12, 2019
 14
S58E07 Discussion With Marie Howe: Emily Dickinson
April 12, 2019
 8
S58E08 Discussion With Marie Howe: William Shakespeare
April 12, 2019
 9
S58E09 Sound Pleasures
April 12, 2019
 15
S58E10 Playing a Visible Game
April 12, 2019
 9
S58E11 Turning a Poem
April 12, 2019
 13
S58E12 Discussion With Marie Howe: "What the Living Do"
April 12, 2019
 12
S58E13 Discussion With Marie Howe: "The Death of the Hat"
April 12, 2019
 10
S58E14 Finding Your Voice: Influences
April 12, 2019
 12
S58E15 Finding Your Voice: Creating a Persona
April 12, 2019
 8
S58E16 Humor as a Serious Strategy
April 12, 2019
 10
S58E17 Student Discussion: "My (Muslim) Father Seizes the Thing on My Nightstand" by Sarah Iqbal
April 12, 2019
 10
S58E18 Student Discussion: "The Crash" by Paul Epland
April 12, 2019
 8
S58E19 Discussion With Marie Howe: Writing Poetry
April 12, 2019
 10
S58E20 A Poet's Journey
season finale
April 12, 2019
 12