Readings.

To hear the poets read their work will always change the work. Kinnell seems more friendly, Berryman even more eccentric, Hirshfield calming to an almost disturbing degree, and Bukowski charms in ways that only he can. It is good to read but just as important to listen.


Galway Kinnell reciting "The Bear"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-D7oJoqDi0


John Berryman reading "Dream Song 29"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGIr7fGdo6o

Jane Hirshfield reading a few poems.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfgHgNkHx9M

Charles Bukowski reading "The Night I Killed Tommy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BESYAb-5snU