W.H. Auden Reading “Friday’s Child”

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W.H. Auden Reading “Friday’s Child”

W.H. Auden was born this day in 1907 – celebrate with a Friday poem read by the author himself in 1964.

Simplicity, Beauty, Comprehensiveness: Pure Vonnegut

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Kurt Vonnegut - The Shapes of Stories

by mayaeilam.
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This is one of the best infographics I’ve ever come across, and it’s pure Vonnegut.  The man knew storytelling to a fine degree.  Apparently this is a master’s thesis that he submitted that was subsequently rejected.

Kat Dixon Is Giving Away A Free Poetry Collection

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Kat Dixon Is Giving Away A Free Poetry Collection

I have yet to read it, but I’m all about the sharing of poetry, especially if the author is doing a promo giveaway.  It’s hard to get poetry published these days and I’m glad to see people working the artform.  So – Black Racket Ocean – Kat Dixon. Remember – if you download the PDF and like it, support the author by buying the hard copy (the link is provided on the same page as the free download).

 

And while you’re at it, don’t forget to buy a copy of mine.