Websites
Poets.org
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A brief biography on Roethke, plus some of his poems.
The Poetry Foundation
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Roethke bio and selected poems.
Modern American Poetry
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Info about the poet and analysis of his work by a variety of literary critics.
Video
How To Waltz
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If you want to pick up the dance yourself, here's how!
Audio
"My Papa's Waltz" Read Aloud
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Roethke reads his work.
Roethke Audio Tracks
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Several other Roethke poems read aloud.
Images
Roethke Profile
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Photograph from poets.org.
Roethke Standing
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Roethke standing around, looking somber.
Books
The Collected Poems
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Every poem Roethke ever wrote.