Man Listening to Disc Resources

Websites

Collins' Site

Delve into the author's books on this website.

Collins on Facebook

Check out the poet's Facebook page, which features poetry and news about the author.

Video

Animated Poetry: "The Dead"

Check out this animation of Billy Collins' poem "The Dead."

A Three-Year-Old Recites "Litany"

A three-year-old recites Billy Collins' poem "Litany." Didn't we tell you this poet is accessible? Even a three-year-old can recite him.

Audio

Two Poems About What Dogs Think

Yup, Billy Collins reads two poems written from the perspective of dogs.

"The Lanyard"

Billy Collins reads his funny poem, "The Lanyard."

Images

Collins Himself

Here he is, chewing thoughtfully on his glasses.

Thelonious Monk

Here's Thelonious Monk, one of the musicians mentioned in "Man Listening to Disc," looking super cool on the piano.

Articles and Interviews

"A Brisk Walk: An Interview with Billy Collins"

Billy Collins talks to Guernica about "accessible poetry," his childhood, and getting his readers to fall in love with him.

"Billy Collins on Life, Death and Poetry"

In this interview in The Washington Post, Collins talks about leadership and what he's taken from his mom and dad.

Books

Sailing Alone Around the Room

Collins' best-selling collection of poetry (who knew poets could be best-sellers?), this includes the poem "Man Listening to Disc."

Horoscopes for the Dead

This is an award-winning collection of poetry from America's most popular poet.

Movies & TV

"The Art of Drowning"

This is a short animated film based on Billy Collins' poem "The Art of Drowning."