Documents tagged "Poetry"
Found 34 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029603.txt
The document is an invitation from Elisa New, a professor at Harvard University's Department of English, to be a featured guest on the series Poetry in America. The poem they would read and interpret together is called "The Language of the Brag" by Pulitzer Prize winner Sharon Olds. The series airs on public television stations everywhere and streams via Amazon Prime and other services. Elisa New also mentions that she will use the content from this collaboration in an online course for medical professionals created in partnership with Harvard Medical School.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029600.txt
The document appears to be a series of emails between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein regarding an invitation for Serena Williams. The emails discuss edits needed on the invite and mention the names Bill Clinton and Lolita. Additionally, there is a reference to "WA" and an episode called "bootleg," which might be related to some past event involving William Alexander. The document also includes Lisa New's contact information at Harvard University.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029597.txt
The document shows a conversation between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein about an invitation for Bill Clinton to join them. They discuss the use of "I" or "me" in the invitation before talking further. Lisa mentions her intention to reread Lolita while traveling to Australia, recommends My Antonia by Cather as the next read on a long plane trip, and expresses gratitude for Jeffrey's help with Serena and his kindness in making an event happen.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029593.txt
In this email conversation between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein, Lisa is asking for help in wording an invitation to a woman named Serena Williams to join the company Poetry in America. She is unsure of how to ask without involving her in a poetry-related project. It is also mentioned that Serena Williams has some interest in Harvard poetry and childbirth-related issues. The exchange mentions Bill Clinton, Shaquille O'Neal, and Piers Morgan as individuals who have previously read poetry on television. Lisa also suggests reading My Antonia by Willa Cather for her next long plane trip.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029592.txt
The document is a letter from Elisa New, Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University, inviting the recipient to be a featured guest on her public television series "Poetry in America" for season four. The poem she wants to read and interpret with the recipient is by Sharon Olds called "The Language of the Brag," which compares feats of athletic prowess and poetic prowess to childbirth. If the recipient agrees to film with her, Elisa New will use their collaboration in an upcoming season of the series as well as in an online course for medical professionals she is creating in partnership with Harvard Medical School.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029590.txt
The document is a conversation between Elisa New and Jeffrey Epstein regarding an invitation to Serena Williams on November 25th. The content of the message is about Lisa's recommendation for reading My Antonia by Cather, which has similar themes to Lolita, as well as her gratitude towards Jeffrey for helping with Serena Williams. The conversation also includes Elisa mentioning that she will keep a "bootleg" episode and hopes to release it someday. The document is marked confidential and intended only for the addressee.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029589.txt
The document is a letter from Elisa New, the Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University, to Ms. Williams inviting her to be a featured guest on the public television series Poetry in America. The series discusses contemporary poems with various guests, including politicians, celebrities, and poets. If Ms. Williams agrees, they will spend 45 minutes discussing a poem by Sharon Olds that compares athletic prowess to childbirth at a location of her choice. The content from this conversation will be used in an upcoming season of the series and in a course for medical professionals created in partnership with Harvard Medical School.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029578.txt
The document contains a series of emails between Lisa New and Jeffrey regarding an invitation to join Clinton Eyc on a trip. Lisa mentions that she is going to reread "Lolita" before reading "My Antonia" by Cather, which has similar themes to "Lolita" in terms of the impact of a young girl on a man's life. She also thanks Jeffrey for his help with Serena and expresses her hope to release the bootleg episode someday. The document includes various topics such as travel plans, literary works, and expressions of gratitude and apologies.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029575.txt
The email conversation involves Lisa New and Jeffrey discussing an invitation to join Clinton Eyc. Lisa mentions her upcoming trip to Australia and recommends reading My Antonia by Cather. The two also talk about the "bootleg" episode of Serena, which involved a man reading a poem with them.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029573.txt
The document is an email exchange between Elisa New and J, discussing topics such as invitations, reading recommendations, personal experiences with Serena and WA, and the use of certain terms like "I" or "me." The names mentioned in the conversation include Jeffrey, Lisa New, and Clinton. The focus of the document seems to be on the exchange of ideas and opinions between the participants.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029569.txt
The document discusses the issue of inviting someone to join a company without asking them to be part of "Poetry in America". It also mentions that Serena considers herself a poetry person and how it might be relevant for her to appear on a Harvard poetry professor's show. The author would appreciate an edit for their invitation. In addition, the document references a poem about childbirth by Serena Williams, which raises awareness of discrimination against women athletes in sports and against women of color in childbirth. It is mentioned that Serena has appeared on PBS along with Bill Clinton and Shaquille O'Neal to read poetry for children. The author suggests starting with an invitation to join Clinton and mentions the need to hunt for a copy of Lolita or reread it on their way to Australia.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029566.txt
The document discusses an invitation for Serena Williams to appear on a show and read a poem about childbirth that raises awareness of discrimination against women athletes in sports and women of color in childbirth. The conversation also mentions other people such as Bill Clinton, Shaquille O'Neal, and Lisa New. Additionally, there is discussion about reading the book "My Antonia" by Cather on a plane trip and releasing a "bootleg" episode.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029543.txt
This document is a letter from Elisa New, Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University's Department of English, to someone named Woody about William Carlos Williams's poem "This Is Just to Say". The letter discusses the different readings and interpretations of the poem, including an aggressive reading, and how it might be more like a script than a typical poem due to its open-ended nature. New is also asking Woody if they would be willing to discuss the poem on camera for her upcoming Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on American poetry that will be launched internationally by edX in the next 18 months. The course will cover the history, art, and interpretation of American poetry using a variety of multimedia resources.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029517.txt
The document is a letter from Elisa New, Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University's Department of English, inviting someone to be a featured guest on the series Poetry in America. The series features distinguished guests including Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, Cynthia Nixon, Shaquille O'Neal, Yo Yo Ma, Samantha Power, Herbie Hancock, John McCain, Nas, Angela Duckworth, Bono, Regina Spektor, Frank Gehry, Stuart Weitzman, E.O. Wilson, and many others. The poem to be read and interpreted together is by Pulitzer Prize winner Sharon Olds called "The Language of the Brag" which compares feats of athletic prowess and poetic prowess to childbirth.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029431.txt
The document is from Lisa New thanking Jeffrey Epstein for his contributions to Poetry in America and Verse Video Education. The letter highlights the accomplishments of 2017 and projects for 2018, acknowledging the support received from individuals who shared their talents, funding, equipment, business wisdom, organizational advice, or interest in the work. It mentions that making media is complex and expensive, and expresses gratitude to those who have helped navigate the journey from professor to professor/producer/director.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029298.txt
The document is a letter from Elisa New, Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University's Department of English, to Ms. Knowles-Carter. The letter invites her to be a featured guest on Poetry in America, a series that airs on public television stations and streams via Amazon Prime and other services. The poem they would read together is by contemporary poet Evie Shockley called "you can say that again, billie" which speaks back to Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" and evokes a history of gender and race in the American South. Elisa New mentions that Ms. Knowles-Carter is the ideal reader for this poem.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029251.txt
The email discusses a film project that features interviews with various artists and public figures. The main concern is obtaining clearance to use footage from Woody Allen's interview. The writer mentions their team has already secured permissions from numerous other participants, including celebrities and politicians. They are seeking advice on how best to approach securing clearance for the Woody Allen footage.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029246.txt
Jeffrey E. expresses gratitude to Lisa New for her support of his initiative Poetry in America and invites her to drop by before the New Year to discuss her renewal of the Templeton campaign. He also mentions that Larry is away and he will be working all day, but he is free any time on Wednesday. Chomsky is mentioned as someone who is with Jeffrey E.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029242.txt
Lisa New sent an email to Jeffrey E. expressing gratitude for his support of her initiative "Poetry in America". She is planning a visit to discuss the future of the project and seeking advice on renewing the Templeton campaign. She also mentions that Larry will be away but she has made arrangements to work all day, with any time being free.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029239.txt
The document is a correspondence between Jeffrey and Lisa regarding Poetry in America. The initiative aims to produce high-quality educational video on American poetry to reach a broad community of learners. The project has received support from various individuals, including donors, participants, friends, and supporters. Lisa expresses gratitude for the assistance provided by the special community of friends who have made it possible to realize what seemed like an ambitious vision.