Charles Wright on Poetry as a 'Reason for Living'

Name: Charles Wright on Poetry as a 'Reason for Living'
Uploaded: 2011-03-02T00:10:00Z
Duration: P224S
Description: Poet Charles Wright has lived in Charlottesville, Va., for more than 27 years. For Wright, poetry serves as a sort of autobiography, exploring his relationship with language, landscape and the idea of God.

Clip: 03/01/2011 | 3m 44s

Poet Charles Wright has lived in Charlottesville, Va., for more than 27 years. For Wright, poetry serves as a sort of autobiography, exploring his relationship with language, landscape and the idea of God.

Aired: 03/01/11

Rating: NR

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