S9 Ep. 50 James Richardson on Within the Hour: Poems and Aphorisms, 1971-2026

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Poet James Richardson joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and Christian Barter to talk about his collection of new and selected poetry, Within the Hour. Richardson discusses how his early fascination with science and his enjoyment of science fiction has influenced his poetry and considers the way his aphorisms counterbalance his more lyric poems. He reflects on the role that literary criticism has played in his career as a poet and gives listeners a rare glimpse into his process of inspiration and composition. He speculates on the increasing role that politics has played in his new work, particularly since 2016, and reads from Within the Hour. This podcast is produced by Christian Barter, Whitney Terrell, Valen Williams, Ashley Holmes, Rylee Adamson, and Lucien Hockaday. James Richardson • Within the Hour: Poems and Aphorisms, 1971-2026 • For Now • During • By the Numbers • Interglacial: New and Selected Poems and Aphorisms • Vectors: Aphorisms and Ten-Second Essays Others • “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.