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Episode 1: Major Jackson, professor of English and director of creative writing, unpacks his poetry and the inspiration behind his work
In our premiere episode, Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver hosts acclaimed poet Major Jackson, holder of the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities, for a deep dive into what he calls “sacred secular conversation.” During this extraordinary conversation, they explore the intersection of music and poetry, pluralism,… Read MoreJan. 10, 2025