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18
People
6
Organizations
3
Locations
1
Events
2
Relationships
5
Quotes
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Letter / correspondence
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Summary
This document is a formal invitation letter dated November 25, 2018, from Harvard Professor Elisa New to 'Ms. Williams' (likely Serena Williams). New invites her to appear on the series 'Poetry in America' to discuss a poem by Sharon Olds comparing athletic prowess to childbirth. The letter cites numerous high-profile past guests (including Bill Clinton and Joe Biden) and notes the content will be used for an educational course with Harvard Medical School. The document bears a House Oversight footer.
People (18)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Elisa New | Sender |
Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University; Director and Host of Poetry in America
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| Ms. Williams | Recipient |
Invited guest; described as having 'athletic prowess' and being an 'ideal reader' for a poem about childbirth (Contex...
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| Sharon Olds | Poet |
Pulitzer Prize winner; author of 'The Language of the Brag'
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| Bill Clinton | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Joe Biden | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Cynthia Nixon | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Shaquille O'Neal | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Yo Yo Ma | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Samantha Power | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Herbie Hancock | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| John McCain | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Nas | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Angela Duckworth | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Bono | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Regina Spektor | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Frank Gehry | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| Stuart Weitzman | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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| E.O. Wilson | Past Guest |
Poetry in America Season 1 guest
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Organizations (6)
Timeline (1 events)
2018-11-25
Invitation sent for filming appearance on Poetry in America
Harvard University (Origin of letter)
Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
Relationships (2)
New is inviting Williams to collaborate on a poetry project.
Creating an online course in partnership.
Key Quotes (5)
"I am writing now to invite you to be a featured guest of Poetry in America"Source
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"The poem we’d read and interpret together is by Pulitzer Prize winner Sharon Olds, and it’s called 'The Language of the Brag.'"Source
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"It’s a gutsy poem that compares feats of (male) athletic prowess—and feats of poetic prowess—to childbirth."Source
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Quote #3
"You are the ideal reader for this poem."Source
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Quote #4
"Everything we create would be non-commercial and educational."Source
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Quote #5
Full Extracted Text
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HARVARD UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Barker Center - 12 Quincy Street - Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Barker Center - 12 Quincy Street - Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
ELISA NEW
Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature
Tel: [Redacted]
Fax: [Redacted]
Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature
Tel: [Redacted]
Fax: [Redacted]
November 25, 2018
Dear Ms. Williams:
I am writing now to invite you to be a featured guest of Poetry in America
(poetryinamerica.org). Poetry in America’s first season’s guests included 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. Seasons Two and Three will feature just
as distinguished a line up. The series airs on public television stations everywhere,
streams via Amazon Prime and other streaming services, and it is now also airing on a
variety of domestic and international airlines.
(poetryinamerica.org). Poetry in America’s first season’s guests included 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. Seasons Two and Three will feature just
as distinguished a line up. The series airs on public television stations everywhere,
streams via Amazon Prime and other streaming services, and it is now also airing on a
variety of domestic and international airlines.
The poem we’d read and interpret together is by Pulitzer Prize winner Sharon Olds, and
it’s called “The Language of the Brag.” It’s a gutsy poem that compares feats of (male)
athletic prowess—and feats of poetic prowess—to childbirth. You are the ideal reader for
this poem. We would use what we filmed together in an upcoming season of Poetry in
America. We would also use the content in an online course for medical professionals I
am creating in partnership with Harvard Medical School. Everything we create would be
non-commercial and educational.
it’s called “The Language of the Brag.” It’s a gutsy poem that compares feats of (male)
athletic prowess—and feats of poetic prowess—to childbirth. You are the ideal reader for
this poem. We would use what we filmed together in an upcoming season of Poetry in
America. We would also use the content in an online course for medical professionals I
am creating in partnership with Harvard Medical School. Everything we create would be
non-commercial and educational.
Thank you for considering this request. I would be very honored to work with you.
Sincerely,
Elisa New
Director and Host of Poetry in America
Powell M. Cabot Professor, Harvard
Director and Host of Poetry in America
Powell M. Cabot Professor, Harvard
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