The American Scholar

Read Me a Poem

Society EN ↓ 415 episodes

Each week, listen to Amanda Holmes introduce and read a poem, beautifully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The American Scholar

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Society

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theamericanscholar.org

Latest episode

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

“Lot’s Wife” by Anna Akhmatova 11.01.2019

Amanda Holmes reads Anna Akhmatova’s poem, “ Lot’s Wife ” (or “ Лотова жена ”). Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

“Musée des Beaux Arts” by W. H. Auden 04.01.2019

Amanda Holmes reads W. H. Auden’s poem, “ Musée des Beaux Arts .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The Planet on the Table” by Wallace Stevens 28.12.2018

Amanda Holmes reads Wallace Stevens’s poem, “ The Planet on the Table .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The King’s Breakfast” by A. A. Milne 21.12.2018

Amanda Holmes reads A. A. Milne’s poem, “ The King’s Breakfast .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“To Be in Love” by Gwendolyn Brooks 14.12.2018

Amanda Holmes reads Gwendolyn Brooks’s poem, “ To Be in Love .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Church Going” by Philip Larkin 07.12.2018

Amanda Holmes reads Philip Larkin’s poem, “ Church Going .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The Pool” by H. D. 30.11.2018

Amanda Holmes reads H. D.’s poem, “ The Pool .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The Owl and the Pussy-Cat” by Edward Lear 16.11.2018

Amanda Holmes reads Edward Lear’s poem, “ The Owl and the Pussy-Cat .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop 09.11.2018

Amanda Holmes reads Elizabeth Bishop’s poem, “ One Art .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Let America Be America Again” by Langston Hughes 02.11.2018

Amanda Holmes reads Langston Hughes’s poem, “ Let America Be America Again .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The Sheep Child” by James Dickey 26.10.2018

Amanda Holmes reads James Dickey’s poem, “ The Sheep Child .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The Waking” by Theodore Roethke 19.10.2018

Amanda Holmes reads Theodore Roethke’s poem, “ The Waking .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The Second Coming” by W. B. Yeats 12.10.2018

Amanda Holmes reads W. B. Yeats’s poem, “ The Second Coming .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Not Waving but Drowning" by Stevie Smith 05.10.2018

Amanda Holmes reads Stevie Smith’s best-known poem, “ Not Waving but Drowning .” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org . If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by  Chad Crouch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

“Poetry” by Marianne Moore 26.09.2018

What better way to begin a series of poetry readings than with a poem about the art itself? Listen to Amanda Holmes Duffy read “ Poetry ” by Marianne Moore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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