Calvin Forbes: 09-25-2003
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Authors
Forbes, Calvin
Issue Date
2003-09-25
Type
video
Language
en_US
Keywords
Poetry , Music , Structure Of Poetry , Jazz
Alternative Title
Abstract
Calvin Forbes reads his poems "Kindness" and "Mama's Boy." He discusses the influences of John Donne, metaphysical poetry, public libraries, and music, especially jazz, on his work. The interview ends with a discussion of the structure of poetry and his interest in idiomatic speech, African American folklore, and oral tradition.