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Introducing John Ashbery
Four introductions to poetry readings given by John Ashbery. . . .with John everything seems significant. "Mountain ash mindlessly dropping its berries" is one place where he put consciously himself in a line by…
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Alone with John Ashbery (by Angela Patrinos)
“We had macaroni for lunch every day,” John Ashbery read, “except Sunday, when a small quail was induced / to be served to us” This produced laughter from the audience. Mr. Ashbery looked up…
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Happy JA Day, Every Buddy!
It's John Ashbery Day in New York — as April 7 was designated ("in perpetuity") by New York's City Council, Ms. Christine Quinn presiding, on April 6, 2006 — so…
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Next Line, Please: The Prophecy Merlin Shall Make [by Virginia Valenzuela]
It is a real pleasure to see the buzz form around the publication of Next Line, Please: Prompts to Inspire Poets and Writers. So much talent and so many good poems are to be found there,…
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Doris Day, “before she was a virgin”: happy birthday to a great big-band singer
On April 3, let's celebrate Doris Day, a very great singer.
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The People Dylan Left Behind (by Lawrence J. Epstein)
Bobby Zimmerman knew at an early age that he was bound for musical glory. The pain in his soul could be managed whenever he held a guitar. And he knew his connection to the…
