Stephen Burt
Professor of English | Bridging Literature and Science
Most recently at TED in 2013.
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Stephen Burt is a professor of English at Harvard University, where he has taught since 2010. As a leading literary critic, he has authored numerous books including 'Close Calls with Nonsense' and 'The Poem Is You.
' Burt's work explores the intersection of poetry, science, and technology, challenging readers to see the creative potential in rigorous intellectual inquiry. His accessible yet thought-provoking talks inspire audiences to approach complex ideas with an open and imaginative mindset.
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Why people need poetry
"We're all going to die -- and poems can help us live with that." In a charming and funny talk, literary critic Stephen Burt takes us on a lyrical journey with some of his favorite poets, all the way down to a line break and back up to the human urge to imagine.
1 talk, all in 2013
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