John Rohrkemper will discuss the relationship between Roethke and William Carlos Williams.
This talk is part of the Roethke & ... Virtual Series in which contemporary poets and scholars discuss Roethke's influence on their own work and on other poets, past & present. This series was inspired by presentations given at the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature 2025 Symposium. All events are via Zoom & begin at 7pm EST. Hosted by John Rohrkemper.
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About the Speaker
John Rohrkemper is Professor Emeritus of English at Elizabethtown College and was formerly the Director of Creative Writing at the college. Besides his scholarly writing on American literature and culture, he has written more than thirty works for the theater, including short and full-length plays and an opera libretto. Additionally, he has worked as an actor, director, composer, musical director and dramaturg.