Poets & Writers Theater

Every day we share a new clip of interest to creative writers—author readings, book trailers, publishing panels, craft talks, and more. So grab some popcorn, filter the theater tags by keyword or genre, and explore our sizable archive of literary videos.

It Ain’t Hard to Tell

Nas breaks down "It Ain't Hard to Tell" with Harvard Poetry Prof. Elisa New

Nas breaks down "It Ain't Hard to Tell" with Harvard Poetry Prof. Elisa New

In this Poetry in America video, hip-hop artist Nas sits down with Elisa New, professor of American Literature at Harvard University, to discuss his approach to writing and break down his lyrics. Poetry in America, created and directed by New, is a multi-platform initiative that encourages the spread of poetry through classes, conversations, and digital outreach.

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Poets & Writers Theater

It Ain’t Hard to Tell

Nas breaks down "It Ain't Hard to Tell" with Harvard Poetry Prof. Elisa New

Nas breaks down "It Ain't Hard to Tell" with Harvard Poetry Prof. Elisa New