James Tate Poetry Reading (from The Key West Literary Seminar, 2003)

James Tate, half stand-up comic, half great American poet, reads a selection from his work. His offbeat humor and superb comedic timing keep the crowd in stitches. 00:00 Of Whom Am I Afraid 1:46 A Sound Like Distant Thunder 4:38 The Animists 6:58 The Rally 10:18 Silver Queen 12:20 The Rules 16:24 The Special Guest From KWLS 2003: The Beautiful Changes This recording is available for noncommercial and educational use only. All rights belong to the author. © 2008 James Tate.