In Extremis - Poetry, Subversion and Violence

Explore a thought-provoking discussion on contemporary poetry's boundaries, innovation, and relationship with violence in this 76-minute talk featuring Stephen Burt, Joyelle McSweeney, and Johannes Göransson. Delve into the gains and losses of pushing poetic extremes, examine the connections between innovation and violence in literature, and consider when revolutionary or subversive approaches are desired in new poets. Investigate the relevance of these questions in today's literary landscape and their impact on critics, translators, and editors both in the United States and internationally. Listen to interspersed readings and engage with topics such as Salamandra, Action Books, Korean poetry, collage-based works, stage drama, literary history, and the constellation of poets. Gain insights into the interaction between poetry and other literary institutions, performance poetry, integration, and boundary-breaking in this compelling conversation from Harvard University's Woodberry Poetry Room.