Wendell Berry
Lesson plans and teaching resources

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Biography, Background, Criticism

Wendell Berry wrote about this part of Kentucky with such power that he helped stop construction of an unpopular dam. What does the Red River Gorge look like? Photograph and Google map.

Biography.

Critical commentary and links to 16 poems.

An interview with the poet. This article emphasizes Berry's philosphy about family farms.

Biography and an introduction to Berry's writing.

Writing and Lesson Plans

Text of the poem.

The poet reads his poem in this video (3:06).

The poet reads his poem in this video (1:01).

Text of the poem.

Text of the poem. Follow the link to hear Garrison Keillor's reading.

Text of the poem. Follow the link to hear Garrison Keillor's reading.

Text of the poem. Follow the link to hear Garrison Keillor's reading.