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Immerse yourself in the profound and evocative world of poetry, where each verse serves as a reflection on the complexities of life and human experience, as suggested by the title "Advice: A Book of Poems." This podcast invites listeners to explore a diverse array of themes, from love and loss to nature and self-discovery, capturing the essence of wisdom and insight through the art of poetry. With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, this collection offers a rotating selection of unique works that celebrate the power of language and emotion. Each poem is a distinct exploration, ...

Dive into a realm where wit and wisdom collide, as "Introducing Irony" takes you on a captivating journey through the art of contradiction and the unexpected. This podcast celebrates the nuanced humor and biting social commentary found in a rotating collection of poetic short stories and poems, each exploring the complexities of human experience in a world often marked by paradox. From the vibrant streets of Jazz Age New York City to fanciful escapades beyond our planet, every episode features a new complete audiobook that reveals the absurdities and intricacies of life. This is not a single ...

Maxwell Bodenheim was once known as the King of Greenwich Village Bohemians after moving to New York after being one of the founders of the The Chicago Literary Times. But his life took a downward spiral and he became a panhandler and led a desultory life, finally ending in his murder along with his third wife in a Bronx apartment. The title of this book characterizes the tone of these 22 poems and 10 small stories, full of dark cynicism and twisted irony, with titles such as “Seaweed From Mars” and “ Insanity.” - Summary by Larry Wilson

Carl Felman is a young man who, at the start of the story, is returning to his parents’ home following an extended absence. He stole money from his parents before leaving home, did a stint in the army, and spent some time traveling America as a hobo. Carl fancies himself a poet, but has had no training in writing. During the story he finds his poetic voice, but also uncovers a personality that is at odds with the world he tries to describe.