Samantha Giles and Angela Hume: September 15, 2016

The Poetry Center presents Samantha Giles and Angela Hume reading and in conversation. Hume reads new work as well as two pieces from her book Middle Time (Omnidawn, 2016). Giles reads from her forthcoming book Origin (Ixnay Press, 2016). Their readings are followed by a conversation with the audience.

Originally Recorded By
DocFilm Institute
Location
Poetry Center, SFSU
Date
09/15/2016
Total Run Time
1:38:11
Contributor
Steve Dickison
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Angela Hume (33:08)

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Steve Dickison introduces Angela Hume who reads a recently written, untitled piece. She then reads "Melos" from her book Middle Time and a new work "Things Men Say to Me, A Ballad." She finishes by reading "The Middle" from her book Middle Time.

Samantha Giles (33:55)

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Steve Dickison introduces Samantha Giles who reads "Selection," "Variation," and "Domestication" from her forthcoming book Origin.

Conversation (30:42)

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Samantha Giles and Angela Hume take questions from the audience. They discuss the power of language, the "hilarious" idea of muses, and the writing process, including aspects of reading and revision.

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