MPR’s Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg share annual dose of the poetry of physicians and patients.
On the surface, you may not think that poetry and medicine are likely companions. But many of the concerns of physicians and patients -- life and death; struggle and hope -- have also been the regular themes of poets thru the ages. Many medical doctors have also tried their hand at poetry, the most notable being William Carlos Williams, who’s better known for his poetry than his medical practice.
Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
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