by Marilyn McEntyre
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MoreIn a cultural moment saturated with slogans, spin, and carefully managed (abused?) language, poetry may seem like a quiet—and perhaps unnecessary—art.
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MoreIn this interactive event, Marilyn shared the art of reading poetry, something she is especially skilled at. She also discussed how fluidity of thought and shifting perspectives shape our understanding and reflected on the place of meditative, poetic writing in today’s world. After discussing her latest book (part of a lineage of works exploring language and spirituality, poetry and prayer, faith and public discourse), we invited questions from participants.
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MoreMarilyn McEntyre is a glorious blend of author, educator, speaker, poet, and grandparent. Her teaching and writing have ranged widely: along with American literature, she has taught Medical Humanities, Literature and the Natural World, Portraiture and Character in Literature and Art, Approaches to Autobiography, and a variety of other writing courses. Her books – both popular and academic – include the likes of Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies, Speaking Peace in a Climate of Conflict, When Poets Pray, and many others. She has written for numerous magazines and journals and shared her voice in an assortment of podcasts.
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