Poetry Trivia Questions

In case you missed them, here are the past five Columbia Granger's World of Poetry trivia questions of the day.

  • August 31

    Question:

    Which English poet, known for his conservatism and stability later in life, fathered an illegitimate child while living in France, and was an advocate for the French Revolution?

    Answer ->

    William Wordsworth.

  • August 30

    Question:

    What actor, famous for playing the role of Aragorn in the film versions of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings , is also a poet?

    Answer ->

    Viggo Mortensen. He is the author of three collections of poetry.

  • August 29

    Question:

    To which poet did Lou Reed dedicate the song "European Son" on the first Velvet Underground album?

    Answer ->

    Delmore Schwartz. Schwartz was Reed's mentor at Syracuse University.

  • August 28

    Question:

    Country singer Lucinda Williams's song "Pineola" is an elegy for which Arkansas poet?

    Answer ->

    Frank Stanford. Stanford was a friend of Lucinda's father, Miller Williams, who is also a poet, currently teaching at the University of Arkansas.

  • August 27

    Question:

    What poet is featured performing Buddhist prayers in the music video of Bob Dylan's song "Subterranean Homesick Blues"?

    Answer ->

    Allen Ginsberg

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