Narrated by Meryl Streep, "A Change of World" tells the story of how poets who were swept up in the Women’s Movement of the 1960s and 70s radically changed American poetry. As poet Alicia Ostriker says, "For the first time in the history of writing, which is about 4000 years or so, women could write without fear, without constantly looking over their shoulder to see if they were going to be approved of by men.” How did this come about?

In the face of continuing sexism in the literary establishment, women poets began forming their own informal communities, with readings, magazines, bookstores, workshops and mentorships. We’ll hear about this movement from poets who participated, like Sharon Olds, Judy Grahn, Sonia Sanchez, Susan Griffin, as well as archival audio from some of the leading poets of the time.

Airs Friday, April 20 at 9pm on WNYC-FM

Airs Saturday, April 21 at 10pm on AM820 and NJPR

Airs Sunday, April 22 at 11am on AM820 and NJPR

Airs Sunday, April 22 at 8pm on AM820 and NJPR