{"product_id":"book-qmwm","title":"A Rare Recording of Poet John Ciardi","description":"John Anthony Ciardi (June 24, 1916 - March 30, 1986) was an American poet, translator, and etymologist. While primarily known as a poet, Ciardi pursued etymology, contributed to the Saturday Review as a columnist and long-time poetry editor, directed the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference in Vermont, and recorded commentaries for National Public Radio. In 1959, Ciardi published a book on how to read, write, and teach poetry, How Does a Poem Mean?, which has proven to be among the most-used books of its kind. The following recording is from a speech Ciardi gave in 1965.","brand":"Listen \u0026 Live Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":51233156464944,"sku":"BDqmwm","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/qmwm-Square-cover.jpg?v=1774991007","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-qmwm","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}