Documents tagged "Williams"
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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_029253.txt
This document discusses a potential release of footage featuring Woody Allen discussing a poem by William Carlos Williams. It mentions that the footage will be used for a non-profit project called Verse Video Education, which aims to bring poetry into English Language Arts classrooms. The conversation with Woody Allen would be part of a larger initiative headed by Lisa New and Leah Reis-Dennis, who are seeking approval from him and possibly a lawyer before proceeding.
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_028957.txt
The document is a message from Leah Reis-Dennis to Jeffrey regarding the release of footage featuring Woody Allen for Lisa New's non-profit organization, Verse Video Education. The message mentions that they have filmed conversations with various distinguished Americans on poetry and are looking into creating an initiative called Poetry in America, which includes an online course, television series, and online professional development courses for English Language Arts teachers and students. Leah Reis-Dennis is asking if Woody Allen might be open to releasing the footage or only certain parts of their project.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025533.txt
This is a message exchange between Sean Bannon, Steve Bannon, and Jeffrey E. discussing the article by Thomas D. Williams about German media admitting they underestimated Steve Bannon who continues to energize anti-establishment populist base in Europe despite their dislike for his aims. The article highlights how mainstream media now admires his abilities after he left White House and Breitbart News.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025520.txt
The document discusses Steve Bannon's tour of Europe and the mainstream media's admiration for his abilities despite their dislike of his aims. The German weekly Stern acknowledges that Bannon could give a common ideology and rhetoric to the fragmented right in Europe. Despite initial thoughts that his reign had ended, the writer recognizes Bannon's potential as "dangerous" and emphasizes the respect he has earned among his audience.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025517.txt
The document focuses on Steve Bannon and his tour in Europe. The German media has acknowledged that they underestimated Bannon's abilities, despite their dislike of his aims. Bannon continues to energize the anti-establishment populist base as he moves through Europe. The mainstream media cannot help but admire his abilities, even if they do not like his goals.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018862.txt
The article reports on a suspected arson at the home of a criminal prosecutor in St. Croix, as well as charges filed against Senator Alvin Williams Jr. and two Senate staffers for illegal proceeds totaling $1.1 million. It also mentions that boards of elections delaying in counting votes violates V.I. Code, and there is an offer to get eco-friendly products with a Scotiabank loan.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013450.txt
This article focuses on Peggy Siegal, a prominent movie publicist who attended the Oscars and documented her experiences with various celebrities such as Michelle Williams, Meryl Streep, Harvey Weinstein, Nancy Reagan, Elizabeth Olsen, George Clooney, Jean Dujardin, and Uggie. The author also discusses Woody Allen's absence from the event and how Academy rules prevented him from being recognized for his work on "Midnight in Paris".