Lit from the Basement
This is a podcast in which Professor Deulen introduces poetry to her irreverent husband, Max. Each show is a close reading of a single poem. They discuss it for a bit, allowing the conversation to take on a life of its own.
Lit from the Basement
029 "The Cinnamon Peeler" by Michael Ondaatje
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Danielle Cadena Deulen & Max Stinson
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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In this episode, Danielle shares Michael Ondaatje’s “The Cinnamon Peeler.” Talking points include encounters with wild bears, how specifics make life interesting, persona poems, and Dune spice.