Online Program
Online Lecture: Great American Poets — Whitman, Dickinson, Beats & Gorman
Program No. 25195RJ
Join us on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about America’s great poets.
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At a Glance
Join best-selling author and Santa Cruz Poetry Festival founder James Dalessandro for an inspiring exploration of America’s most iconic poets. From the transcendental musings of Walt Whitman and the introspective brilliance of Emily Dickinson to the countercultural rhythms of The Beat Poets and the modern voice of Amanda Gorman, discover how these literary pioneers shaped American poetry and captured the soul of their times.
General Notes
Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
