Charles Bernstein - PennSound - The Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing

Bernstein, an Emeritus professor at the University of Pennsylvania, introduces PennSound, a vast online archive of poets reading their work. The site features recordings from early poets to contemporary readings, all downloadable. It offers a unique way to engage with poetry by listening rather than reading.

Who is Charles Bernstein?

• A professor at the University of Pennsylvania

• A musician from California

• A novelist from New York

• A poet from the 19th century

What is PennSound known for?

• Providing online courses

• Publishing academic journals

• Being a music streaming service

• Hosting a collection of poets' readings

Which poets' complete recordings are mentioned as part of PennSound's collection?

• Williams, Stein, and Stevens

• Frost, Dickinson, and Whitman

• Eliot, Pound, and Yeats

• Hughes, Plath, and Angelou

What is a key feature of the recordings available on PennSound?

• They are only accessible to university students

• They are downloadable and often divided into individual poems

• They are only available for streaming

• They are available in multiple languages

What is one benefit of listening to poetry as mentioned in the video?

• It is a faster way to consume poetry

• It is more entertaining than reading

• It provides a new way to engage with contemporary poetry

• It helps improve vocabulary