Seamus Heaney's "A Basket of Chestnuts" episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 12, 2024 · 12 MIN

Seamus Heaney's "A Basket of Chestnuts"

from The Daily Poem · host Sean Johnson

Today’s poem is an ekphrasis on a portrait of the poet himself–all that the portrait does and doesn’t capture or convey. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

NOW PLAYING

Seamus Heaney's "A Basket of Chestnuts"

0:00 12:16

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Daily Poem?

This episode is 12 minutes long.

When was this The Daily Poem episode published?

This episode was published on April 12, 2024.

What is this episode about?

Today’s poem is an ekphrasis on a portrait of the poet himself–all that the portrait does and doesn’t capture or convey. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Can I download this The Daily Poem episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!