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Episode Synopsis
An In-Depth Analysis of 'November' by Maggie Dietz | Words That Burn PodcastJoin me, your host Ben, in this episode of 'Words That Burn' as I take a closer look at Maggie Dietz's poignant poem 'November.' Together, we'll explore the evocative imagery, the interplay of surface and underlying themes, and Dietz's ability to gild the everyday moments of a bleak month. I'll zone in on how the poem encapsulates the transition from the vibrant October to the cold, harsh November, examining Dietz's unique rhyme scheme, her descriptive prowess, and the cyclical nature of the seasons. Tune in for an enriching examination of how humanity and nature mirror each other in the face of winter's arrival.00:00 November by Maggie Dietz Poetry Reading01:17 Welcome to Words That Burn01:29 October's Splendour and Transition to November03:11 Maggie Dietz's Poetic Style05:23 Analysing the Poem's Imagery and Themes10:19 The Colloquial Voice and Natural Imagery15:39 The Subtle Rhyme Scheme18:03 Humanity's Winter Retreat20:31 Final Reflections on November23:49 ConclusionFollow the Podcast:Read the Script on SubstackFollow the Podcast On InstagramFollow the Podcast on X/TwitterFollow the Podcast on TiktokThe Music In This Week's Episode:'Midvinter' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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