WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
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Host Dave Stewart talks with guest Huda Fakhreddine about poetry, and Arabic poetry in particular. Huda Fakhreddine, who will be teaching at Middlebury College next fall, discusses and provides examples of poetry to prove her contention that poetry enables people to experience life on a level that enlightens, entertains, and is an aid to empathize with other people. Huda reads three poems, each in the original Arabic, and then in English, and showcases the art form. From traditional Arabic poetry, which provides heritage, to modern Arabic poetry, Huda Fakhreddine illustrates the importance of poetry in our lives, enhancing understanding of ourselves and others.
