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Podcast: The Daily Poem
Episode: Marianne Moore's "Poetry"
Description: In today’s poem, Marianne Moore (November 15, 1887 – February 5, 1972) gets candid about poetry itself.One of American literature’s foremost poets, Marianne Moore’s poetry is characterized by linguistic precision, keen and probing descriptions, and acute observations of people, places, animals, and art. Her poems often reflect her preoccupation with the relationships between the common and the uncommon, advocate discipline in both art and life, and espouse restraint, modesty, and humor. She frequently used animals as a central image to emphasize themes of independence, honesty, and the integration of art and nature. Moore’s work is frequently grouped with poets...