CLASSIFICATION
Swallow ID:
5683
Partner Institution:
Simon Fraser University
Source Collection Label:
Reading in BC Collection
Sub Series:
Reading in BC Collection
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Title:
Essay on Romeo and Juliet by Robert Duncan in Vancouver, 1972 tape 1 of 2 #693
Title Source:
J-card and inventory
Language:
English
Production Context:
Documentary recording
Genre:
Speeches: Talks
Identifiers:
[]
Rights
Rights:
Copyright Not Evaluated (CNE)
CREATORS
Name:
Duncan, Robert
Dates:
1919-1988
Role:
"Speaker"
Name:
Tallman, Warren
Dates:
1921-1994
Role:
"Speaker"
Notes:
Warren Tallman opens with comments on Robert Duncan
CONTRIBUTORS
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Image:
Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Cassette
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/8 inch
Track Configuration:
2 track
Playback Mode:
Stereo
Sound Quality:
Excellent
Physical Condition:
Excellent
Other Physical Description:
Black and white clear jewel case with J-card
DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION
Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:30:26
Size:
39.0 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files
Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:30:22
Size:
38.2 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files
Dates
Date:
1972
Type:
Performance Date
Source:
J-card
LOCATION
Address:
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Latitude:
49.2553
Longitude:
-123.1128
CONTENT
Contents:
Side
Track
No.
Comments
One
0000
0002
Warren Tallman opens with comments on Robert Duncan
0077
Duncan begins to talk
0100
Duncan explains his motivation to write about Romeo and Juliet
0146
On the concept of the ‘Kick-Baby’
0230
Duncan’s goal is to determine “What is mystery when it leaves religion, when it leaves most of the places we thought of it as being in, and enters poetry?”
0258
Duncan feels that the play was written at a time when an intellectual cult arose around poetry, around 1590
0309
Duncan reads two prologues, first the quarto version, then the folio
0391
End of Side One
Two
0000
0047
Duncan makes reference to Roman Catholic theology and its place in Romeo and Juliet
0080
The prince, says Duncan, represents government
0120
On Olson, his attitude toward field theory, poetics , and his relationship to Duncan
0200
Duncan makes some comments about J. Spicer
0275
Duncan reflects on the nature of the poetic and the rhythm of the poetic
0358
“I read a second phase in the poetry,” notes Duncan, “after the enchantment or pleasures or marvel, the poet as hero opens the door upon the consciousness” (of ill, sorrow, etc.)
0365
End of Side Two
Notes:
SFU BC Readings formatting
NOTES
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