Area Poets to Read at South Brunswick Library Jan. 20
James Arthur and Jean Hollander will be featured readers at the South Brunswick Public Library on Jan. 20.
James Arthur loves bringing his poems to readers. The Princeton poet, who will be reading at the South Brunswick Library with Jean Hollander on Sunday, Jan. 20, says that “interacting with an audience” offers him an opportunity to see how well his poems work and to create a connection with an audience. “When I can see my poetry affecting people, I gain energy and confidence,” he says. “When I see one of my poems boring an audience, I know that the poem needs more work. “But most importantly, I’m writing for a listenership, as well as for the solitary reader. I think my poems are most enjoyable when they’re heard. So I’m glad to be out in the world, giving readings, putting my poems in front of people.” Hollander has done quite a few …
