“In 2013 there were 7,427 poetry readings in April, many on a Thursday. For anyone born in 1928 who pays attention to poetry, the numerousness is astonishing. In April 1948, there were 15 readings in the United States, 12 by Robert Frost. So I claim. The figures are imaginary, but you get the point.” PoetryEssaysPoetry Life1940sRobert FrostDonald HallPoetry ReadingsPoetry EssaysPoetry FactsPopularity Of Poetry Book:Essays After Eighty Source: Essays After Eighty