[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, May 16, 1960] / Robert Graves.

Recorded at the Butler Auditorium, Capen Hall, University at Buffalo on May 16, 1960 on two 7 inch Proline reel-to-reel tapes.

Poet Robert Graves reads his poetry for the University at Buffalo audience. Graves incorporates humor and wit throughout the reading and provides anecdotes prior to reading each poem. Graves also speaks about his poetry writing style, the challenges of aging, and his interest in mushrooms. He has selected poems to read from 1955-1960.

Robert Graves.

The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries. Digital conversion was made possible through a 2009 National Endowment for the Humanities grant.

1960

Sound recording

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The face in the mirror --The coral pool --Gratitude for a nightmare --Friday night --The naked and the nude --A slice of wedding cake --A bouquet from a fellow roseman --Forbidden words --Nothing --The second fated --Around the mountain --The person from Porlock --Here live your life out --Established lovers --The quiet glades of Eden --Call it a good marriage --Old world dialogue --The were-man --Surgical ward men --Twice of the same fever --Come enjoy your Sunday -How and why --Mysteries of the toad stool God.

Hear@Buffalo: The Poetry Collection’s Audio Archive

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