Summary: <p>In our final episode of our mini series "On My Bookshelf," Jules interviews one of the most influential figures in the American arts scene: Dana Gioia. Mr. Gioia has spent his professional life attempting to bring the arts back into the lives of everyday Americans, including as an award-winning poet, serving as the head of the National Endowment for the Arts, and ending his career as the current Poet Laurette of the state of California. He is a man of deep faith and love for the Church, and I was thrilled to speak with him about the necessity of Beauty as a means of drawing others into the love of God. </p> <p>Music for Today's Episode:</p> <p>Pity the Beautiful</p> <p>Words by Dana Gioia, music by Helen Sung. </p> <p>© 2018 Co-producded by Helen Sung and Daryl Harper. As recorded on Sung with Words. All rights reserved. Used by permission. <a href="https://focusoncampus.org/beauty/projects">http://www.helensung.com/discography.html#top</a></p> <p>Check out Dana Gioia's new book! </p> <p>https://www.wisebloodbooks.com/store/c4/Wiseblood_Essays_.html</p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mystery-manners/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mystery-manners/support</a>
