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Meet the Poet: Billy Collins
December 12, 2002
Billy Collins 2001 poet laureate

In this intimate discussion, Billy Collins shares his thoughts on poetry as well as select readings from his works.

Literature & Philosophy
Laureates | Poetry
WGBH
Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Author: Billy Collins
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks (2002)
Binding: Paperback, 192 pages
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Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press (1998)
Binding: Hardcover, 90 pages
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