Stephen Burt

Stephen Burt

Professor of English | Bridging Literature and Science

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States1 talk1 with video

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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.

TED 2013πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦VancouverJun 2013
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Stephen Burt