Today we welcome another dead guest poet to Wordflower!
‘Rooms’ is from the collection Tender Buttons by Gertrude Stein, first published in 1914 in New York by Claire Marie.
Stein’s work was experimental, and influenced many subsequent writers. At first you may find it nonsensical, but as you listen, various themes emerge and, in circling back, deepen. Perhaps, at the time she was writing, certain things could only be said obliquely.
Visit this link for a transcript: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/15396/15396-h/15396-h.htm#ROOMS
Part 1 of the recording (which my computer decided to break in a very interesting place):
Part 2 (and the longer part) of the recording:
Reading by Catherin J Pascal Dunk, 5 May 2025
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Hey, I was wondering if you would help me with an audio project I have in the works? Basically reading 5 of my poems as audio files. Itâs not a paying gig, but what poetry gig is? I will however put it on my website, blog and YouTube channel when itâs finished. Let me know Thanks
Ken Tomaro
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Omg love to Ken! I’m keen to get into audiobook reading, so any practice/word of mouth appreciated !
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Cool. I can send the document and some basic âinstructionâ. IS this email ok or do you have another I can send it to.
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please use catherine.page@outlook.com.au
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Thanks. Just sent the email.
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Catherine.page@outlook.com.au
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