W. S. Merwin with Naomi Shihab Nye
When: | Wednesday 18 October 2000 |
Where: |
Lensic Performing Arts Center
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What: | Readings & Conversations event |
Audio from this Event
W. S. Merwin reading from his work, then joining in conversation with Naomi Shihab Nye. | Duration: 32:19Video from this Event
W. S. Merwin was introduced by Naomi Shihab Nye, then read from his work.
W. S. Merwin in conversation with Naomi Shihab Nye.

W. S. Merwin
W.S. Merwin (1927-2019) was an American poet, translator, and environmental activist. The son of a Presbyterian minister, for whom he began writing hymns at the age of five, Merwin went to Europe as...

Naomi Shihab Nye
Naomi Shihab Nye, a self-described “wandering poet,” is the author and/or editor of more than 30 volumes and is also an essayist and children’s author. She was born to a Palestinian father and an...