ep. 62 - A.M. Juster

Rattlecast #62 features A.M. Juster and his latest book, Wonder and Wrath. A.M. Juster is an award-winning poet, translator, and critic. His most recent books include John Milton's The Book of Elegies, The Elegies of Maximianus, and Sleaze & Slander, and his first book of original poetry, The Secret Language of Women, won the Richard Wilbur Award. Juster's poetry, translations, and essays have appeared in Poetry, The Paris Review, The Hudson Review, The New Criterion and many other publications. Just also had a long career in the federal government, where he worked in senior positions for four Presidents, twice in the White House, including six years as Commissioner of Social Security. He lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, visit: https://www.amjuster.net/ As always, we'll also include live open mic for responses to our weekly prompt. For details on how to participate, either via Skype or by phone, go to: https://www.rattle.com/rattlecast/ This Week's Prompt: Write a poem about an abandoned castle. Next Week's Prompt: Write a poem from the perspective of a famous person (living or dead). The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Periscope, then becomes an audio podcast.