Backlit
Backlit
Podcast Description
Backlit is a series of groundbreaking conversations with emerging authors. Hosted by Abena Ntoso, each empowering discussion goes behind the literature and beyond it, inspiring intellectual and creative engagement around social issues. Built on authentic curiosity and camaraderie, Backlit transcends literary discourse to become a generative space documenting the emergence of new perspectives and new possibilities for life and work.
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The show explores topics such as gender dynamics in literature, the intersection of ecology and writing, and the evolution of work in modern society, with episodes like Just Labor featuring poet Laura-Gray Street discussing themes such as writing as a journey of discovery and the role of privilege in storytelling.
Backlit is a series of groundbreaking conversations with emerging authors. Hosted by Abena Ntoso, each empowering discussion goes behind the literature and beyond it, inspiring intellectual and creative engagement around social issues. Built on authentic curiosity and camaraderie, Backlit transcends literary discourse to become a generative space documenting the emergence of new perspectives and new possibilities for life and work.
How do we define and redefine ourselves as individuals? As a society? How do dialogue and correspondence move us toward real freedom and growth? In this episode of Backlit, poets Donnelle McGee and Synnika Lofton join me in generating ideas for exploring and revising ourselves and our world, inspired by their poetry collection, American Reverie.
Topics discussed:
- Inspiration from music and poetry
- Exploring and shaping identity through writing
- What’s next for American philosophy & culture
- Tips for writing and revision
- Correspondence as communication & art form
- Inspiration & growth through writing and conversation
- Literary practice & freedom
Links:
- Episode Webpage with Transcript
- Purchase books by Donnelle McGee, Synnika Lofton
- Author Website: Donnelle McGee, Synnika Lofton
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