When the reference dialect, one of my favorites to teach*, they include an excerpt from “Auld Lang Syne” as an example of how a poem written in a particular English dialect sounds richer when read using those words, pointing out that “auld lang syne” when translated into standard English would mean “old long since”, which doesn’t have the same ring to it. It’s one of those textbook-meets-anthology books that English teachers like myself seem to collect throughout the decades of their careers, and I’ve found this one to be especially helpful because of the way that the authors take us through the genre and its forms via the lens of various literary devices. Kennedy and Dana Gioia on my classroom bookshelf that I use for reference in planning my AP Literature poetry units each year. I have a battered and bookmarked copy of the tenth edition An Introduction to Poetry by X.J. Illustration of “Auld Lang Syne” by John Masey Wright and John Rogers. Leave a comment Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 120: When It Was Fun Posted in 9/11 in Popular Culture, music, Podcast and tagged 9/11, Alan Jackson, Beastie Boys, Bruce Springsteen, Clear Channel, Jeff Buckley, Lee Greenwood, music, podcast, September 11, september 11 2001, Springsteen, The Rising, Whitney Houston on Septemby Tom Panarese. These include pieces by Alan Jackson, Tori Amos, the Beastie Boys, and a lengthy review of Bruce Springsteen’s album The Rising.Ī quick content warning: Though these events are now 20 years in the past, they are still traumatizing to many, and I also discuss some of my personal feelings and views, so listener discretion is advised.įinally, I will be including a feedback section in the sixth episode of the series, and would love to hear what you think, so leave comments on the Pop Culture Affidavit Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, or email me at deadline for feedback will be Tuesday, Septemif you want it read on the sixth episode.
In this episode, I look at music, covering the music that was popular on the charts in September 2001, songs that had a resurgence because of the patriotism following 9/11, the infamous Clear Channel “don’t play” list, and songs written in response to 9/11.
It’s the fifth episode of a six-part miniseries that examines the books, movies, music, comics, and other popular culture that directly addresses or is about the attacks of September 11, 2001.
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