“The poets of the world occupy a place of high honor in my city of books.”—Pat Conroy
Best known as a beloved novelist and memoirist, internationally acclaimed author Pat Conroy (1945-2016) began his writing life wanting to be a poet. Over time, Conroy transitioned successfully to prose, incorporating the lyrical and descriptive elements he most admired in poetry. This one-hour presentation explores Conroy’s early forays in poetry, some of his influences and teachers, the poetic nature of his famous prose, and his lifelong love of reading poetry.
