Beyond the Verse

About Beyond the Verse

Welcome to “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com. Embark on a literary journey where we explore specific poems, delve into poets, and uncover the intricate world of poetry. Each episode is dedicated to learning about the art and craft of poetry. Join us as we answer questions from Poetry+ users, provide insightful analyses, and discuss all things poetry. Whether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or a curious newcomer, “Beyond the Verse” promises to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the poetic world. Subscribe now to “Beyond the Verse” and immerse yourself in the beauty of verse, the stories behind the stanzas, and the wisdom of poets across ages. Join Poetry+ at PoemAnalysis.com to get the ultimate poetry experience, including asking questions on the podcast, PDF Guides on all things poetry, email newsletter, and many features on PoemAnalysis.com.

Publisher

PoemAnalysis.com

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jul 2024

Latest episode

30 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Reckoning with Mortality in Tennyson's 'Ulysses' & 'Tithonus'

   In this week’s episode of “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Maiya and Joe close season four by turning to Alfred Lord Tennyson, one of the defining poetic voices of the Victorian age. They begin with Tennyson’s life and career, from his birth in Lincolnshire in 1809 to his time at Cambridge, where he became part of the Apostles and formed his deeply important friendship with Arthur Henry Hallam. The episode places special attention on Hallam’s sudden de...

2. 

   23 Apr 2026

   Gods, Mortals and Humanity: Modern Mythologies with Louise Glück

   In this week’s episode of “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Maiya and Joe celebrate the podcast’s 50th episode by turning to the work of Louise Glück, one of the most distinctive and celebrated voices in contemporary American poetry. They begin with Glück’s life and career, from her birth in Long Island in 1943 to her early struggles, literary influences, and gradual development as a poet. The episode places special attention on the long arc of her care...

3. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Forever Stories: The Ballad Form

   In this week’s episode of Beyond the Verse, the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Maiya and Joe turn their attention to the ballad form, tracing its long history and asking why it continues to matter. They begin by looking at the origins of the ballad in oral tradition, where anonymous narrative poems were passed from voice to voice and often shaped by music. Joe explains how the form developed from medieval storytelling into printed broadside ballads, before later being taken...

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5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

29 ratings

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