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Read Me a Poem

Read Me a Poem

The American Scholar 410 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Each week, Amanda Holmes introduces and reads a poem, beautifully. The podcast is an offering from The American Scholar, bringing a thoughtful, literary selection to listeners. It is designed to provide a brief escape into the world of poetry with clear and inspiring readings.

Episodes

“To Lallie (Outside the British Museum)” by Amy Levy
“To Lallie (Outside the British Museum)” by Amy Levy Oct 13, 2026 3:24 Amanda Holmes reads Amy Levy’s “To Lallie (Outside the British Museum).” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in
“Mummy of a Lady Named Jemutesonekh” by Thomas James
“Mummy of a Lady Named Jemutesonekh” by Thomas James Oct 6, 2026 5:23 Amanda Holmes reads Thomas James’s “Mummy of a Lady Named Jemutesonekh.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in
“Psalm 102” by Mary Sidney Herbert
“Psalm 102” by Mary Sidney Herbert Sep 29, 2026 5:58 Amanda Holmes reads Mary Sidney Herbert’s translation of Psalm 102. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
“Cubistic Body World”  by Carolyn Rodgers
“Cubistic Body World” by Carolyn Rodgers Sep 22, 2026 2:26 Amanda Holmes reads Carolyn Rodgers’s “Cubistic Body World.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
“What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why” by Edna St Vincent Millay
“What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why” by Edna St Vincent Millay Sep 15, 2026 2:16 Amanda Holmes reads Edna St Vincent Millay’s “What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. Se
“Ithaka” by C. P. Cavafy
“Ithaka” by C. P. Cavafy Sep 8, 2026 3:37 Amanda Holmes reads C. P. Cavafy’s “Ithaka,” translated from the Greek by Edmund Keeley and Philip Sherrard. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted o
“Everybody Who Is Dead” by Frank Stanford
“Everybody Who Is Dead” by Frank Stanford Sep 1, 2026 2:18 Amanda Holmes reads Frank Stanford’s “Everybody Who Is Dead.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
“The Giver” by James Baldwin
“The Giver” by James Baldwin Aug 25, 2026 2:41 Amanda Holmes reads James Baldwin’s “The Giver.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Wild Nights—Wild Nights!” by Emily Dickinson
“Wild Nights—Wild Nights!” by Emily Dickinson Aug 18, 2026 1:55  Amanda Holmes reads Emily Dickinson’s “Wild Nights—Wild Nights!” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info
“Homecoming” by Henry Sloss
“Homecoming” by Henry Sloss Aug 11, 2026 6:12 Amanda Holmes reads Henry Sloss’s “Homecoming.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Now That I Am Forever With Child” by Audre Lorde
“Now That I Am Forever With Child” by Audre Lorde Aug 4, 2026 2:31 Amanda Holmes reads Audre Lorde’s “Now That I Am Forever With Child.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor
“The End of March” by Elizabeth Bishop
“The End of March” by Elizabeth Bishop Jul 28, 2026 5:04 Amanda Holmes reads Elizabeth Bishop’s “The End of March.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio

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