"The figure a poem makes. It begins in delight and ends in wisdom. The figure is the same as for love." —Robert Frost

Join Collegium Institute for our next Food for Thought module, The Poetic Imagination: Wonder, Truth, and the Everyday, during which we'll explore questions like: What does it mean to think imaginatively and live poetically? Can poetry help us access the truth in a way that is distinct from prose and other media? How ought we as readers—or hearers—encounter a poem? How familiar should we be with the “poetry of the page” to be able to appreciate the hidden verse of everyday life? In our discussions, we'll engage with both prose and verse by writers like T.S. Eliot, Emily Dickinson, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Claude McKay, and more.

This module is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of previous experience with poetry.

Dates: Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17, & 24

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time

Readings: March 3 Readings | March 10 Readings | March 17 Readings | March 24 Readings

RSVP: Click the button below to RSVP. The Zoom information and readings will be sent out to students who register using this form. Please only register if you are a current undergraduate or graduate student.