Documents tagged "Quincy"
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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_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_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_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_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_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_029269.txt
This email discusses a legal agreement between Woody Allen and Lisa New, in which they need clarifications before proceeding. The topic of the television show is also mentioned, as it has been picked up by American Public Television for distribution nationally, and they have asked for more episodes. Additionally, Lisa expresses interest in seeing computer-written haiku and elegy.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028976.txt
The email discusses the production of a television show featuring Woody Allen. Lisa New is seeking clarifications on an agreement sent by Irwin Tenenbaum, and she wants to ensure that Woody's billing will not be larger or more important than Bill Clinton or Joe Biden. The Harvard week of content needs to be edited in the next 10 days. The show has been picked up by American Public Television for distribution nationally, and they have asked for an additional 5 episodes.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027036.txt
The document is a series of emails between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein discussing the scheduling and location for a taping. The focus is on key people, places, and topics such as the availability of specific dates in October, the possibility of conducting the taping at Lisa's house, the involvement of students or just the two of them, and potential guests to the seminar like John McCain, Tony Kushner, and Al Gore.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027035.txt
The email discusses a meeting between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein on the 23rd. Lisa offers to tape their conversation in her office, Harvardx studios, or Woodberry poetry room. She also mentions that John McCain, Tony Kushner, and Al Gore have signed up for her seminar.