Poems I Like—and Why
by Dr. Leonard Peikoff
- 2 lectures, 3 hours
- Recorded in 1999
In this two-lecture series, Dr. Leonard Peikoff discusses the value of poetry as an esthetic enhancement to one’s life. He uses examples from some of his favorite poetry—read aloud in the lecture—to demonstrate how to analyze and understand great poems. Peikoff also discusses the nature of poetry and provides a definition.
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Lecture Guide
Summaries of the lecture content are provided below for your reference and convenience.
| Lecture 1 | Dr. Peikoff uses this lecture to introduce the subject of poetry, to make a case for including it in one’s life, and to read, analyze, and discuss some of his favorite poems. |
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| Lecture 2 | In this lecture, Dr. Peikoff continues his analysis of poetry and focuses on some of his favorite erotic and love poetry. |