The Writer's Almanac

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The Writer's Almanac is a daily podcast of poetry and historical interest pieces, usually of literary significance. Each day's offering is five minutes long and contains "on this day in history" information as well as an accessible poem.

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The Writer's Almanac - Friday, October 1, 2021

Today is the 97th birthday of President Jimmy Carter who has written more than 2 dozen books and won the Nobel Peace prize in his post-presidential career.

1 okt 2021 - 5 min

The Writer's Almanac - Thursday, September 30, 2021

It’s the birthday of W. S. Merwin (1927), whose poetry was called “luminous, often tender poems that focus on the profound power of memory” by the Pulitzer Prize Committee.

30 sep 2021 - 5 min

The Writer's Almanac - Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The author of “Don Quixote,” Miguel de Cervantes, was born on this day in Alcalá de Henares (1547).

29 sep 2021 - 5 min

The Writer's Almanac - Tuesday, September 28, 2021

On this day in 1066 CE, William the Conqueror arrived on British soil. His rule brought the use of French at court and words such as mansion, beef, and royal entered the English language.

28 sep 2021 - 5 min

The Writer's Almanac - Monday, September 27, 2021

Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking book “Silent Spring” was published on this date in 1962. It exposed the environmental effects of pesticides to a wide audience.

27 sep 2021 - 5 min

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