Video: Topics: Arts & Entertainment: Literature & Writing
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PBS NewsHour | Robert Pinsky Reads From 'Selected Poems' | PBS (#10032)
Former U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky reads three poems from "Selected Poems." 04:58
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PBS NewsHour | Former Poet Laureate Pinsky: Poetry 'Too Fundamental, Large' to Need Advocate | PBS (#10032)
Much of former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky's writing has focused on American life. 08:09
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POV | Filmmaker Interview: Jane Wagner and Tina DiFeliciantonio (1998) | PBS
POV filmmakers discuss their short film about Dorothy Allison that aired in 1998. 06:54
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The Open Mind | Forget the Founding Fathers... | PBS
Full Program: Barry Gewen presents a history of writing about history. 28:56
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The Open Mind | Not In Front of the Children | PBS
Full Program: Marjorie Heins discusses her book "Not in Front of the Children." 28:58
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PBS NewsHour | Weekly Poem: From 'My God, It's Full of Stars' by Tracy K. Smith | PBS (#10028)
Tracy K. Smith reads from "My God, It's Full of Stars," from her book, "Life on Mars." 02:41
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PBS NewsHour | Tracy K. Smith Reads From 'Life of Mars' | PBS (#10028)
Tracy K. Smith reads from her poetry collection, "Life of Mars." 05:51
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PBS NewsHour | 'Life on Mars' Author Explores Humans' Relationship With the Universe | PBS (#10028)
'Life on Mars' Author Explores Humans' Relationship With the Universe 04:18
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History Detectives | Diana | PBS (#806)
How did this alleged lesbian autobiography escape censorship in the 1930's? 17:53
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History Detectives | Clara Barton Letter | PBS (#804)
What does this letter reveal about America's early efforts to honor its war dead? 17:31
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PBS NewsHour | Weekly Poem: 'These Arms of Mine' by David Kirby | PBS (#10022)
David Kirby reads 'These Arms of Mine," from his book, "Talking about Movies with Jesus." 02:21
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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Brother Paul | PBS (#1436)
This Trappist monk says poetry is all about words and silence. 07:44
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PBS NewsHour | Weekly Poem by Heather Hartley | PBS (#10017)
Heather Hartley reads "This is a figure for the lost art of aching." 00:58
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PBS NewsHour | Roger Rosenblatt Returns for Continuing Conversation on Craft of Writing | PBS (#10016)
A conversation with Roger Rosenblatt about the craft of writing. 11:33
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The Arts | Amy Tan, Author / Librettist of The Bonesetter's Daughter | PBS
Amy Tan on writing, music, and her collaboration with composer Stewart Wallace 02:45







