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POETICS Podcast: "Of Modern Poetry," by Wallace Stevens, host Tamarah Rockwood
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- POETICS: Poetry Podcast
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- Aug 28, 2025
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Summary
Wallace Stevens argues that poetry can no longer coast on tradition—it must construct entirely new stages and become an 'insatiable actor' speaking directly to the modern moment, finding what will suffice when old scripts no longer work. We argue for this, and against this. Join us! Get full access to Bainbridge Island Press at bainbridgeislandpress.substack.com/subscribe