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Oct 21, 2008 - "Call and Answer," a panel discussion on the topic of poetry and politics Second episode of the Black Dog discussions about arts and politics, after "Assessing the times through music and politics" (september 23rd) with musicians and music people, here comes the writers : "Call and Answer," a panel discussion on the topic of poetry and politics featuring award-winning poets Ed Bok Lee, Anya Achtenberg, Tim Nolan, Wang Ping, Prudence Johnson and Joyce Sutphen. What is the proper relationship -- if any -- between politics and poetry? Is it possible for poets to honor the imperatives of poetic inspiration while drawing upon the insights of political consciousness and create poetry that is both topical and artful? Why don't American poets, as in other parts of the world, play the role of public conscience and public intellectuals? How have political ideas -- and their reactions to political events -- shaped the poetry of each panelist? What, if anything, can poets do to make their voices heard on the great issues confronting us today? These and other questions will be examined by the panelists, drawing upon examples from their own works. Admission is free. For directions and further information, call 651-228-9274 or visit /www.blackdogstpaul.com/events. "How come we've listened to the great criers... and now/We're silent as the sparrows in the little bushes?" From "Call and Answer," by Robert Bly. Tuesday, October 21 : October 21, 7 p.m., the Black Dog Cafe, 308 Prince St., at the corner of Broadway and Fourth in Lowertown, St. Paul. << Back to Event Listings                       Questions or Comments? Contact the Black Dog