On Being: Krista Tippett with U.S. Poet Laureate
In this episode of On Being, host Krista Tippett interviews U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith. Smith is the author of several books of poetry, including Life on Mars, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2012. She talks about her journey as a poet, her experience of writing, and her thoughts on the power of poetry to help us make sense of our lives. She also reflects on the importance of language and how it can be used to bridge divides and create understanding. Smith shares her thoughts on the role of poetry in our culture, and how it can help us to find meaning in our lives. She also talks about her own spiritual journey and how it has informed her work. This episode is an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation about the power of poetry and language to help us make sense of our lives.
By Krista Tippett · First published 2018 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Biography · 14,524 words
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02:22 this recording of on being is the final
02:24 concluding program of a year-long
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- Author: Krista Tippett
- Date: 2018 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Biography, Literary Criticism
- Length: 14,524 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1,576 paragraphs
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- Non-Fiction — This book is a collection of conversations between Krista Tippett and U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, discussing topics such as faith, science, and the human experience, making it a non-fiction work.
- Philosophy — The conversations in this book explore philosophical topics such as faith, science, and the human experience, making it a work of philosophy.
- Biography — The book includes biographical information about both Krista Tippett and U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, making it a work of biography.
- Literary Criticism — The conversations in this book discuss the works of U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, making it a work of literary criticism.
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