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Ruth Stone's Vast Library of the Female Mind

Ruth Stone's Vast Library of the Female Mind

An intimate portrait of the brilliant poet, Ruth Stone--her life and stunning poetry.

03/01/2023 | Expires 03/01/2026 | Rating TV-PG

Ruth Stone's Vast Library of the Female Mind
Ruth Stone's Vast Library of the Female Mind

Ruth Stone's Vast Library of the Female Mind

Special | 57m 5sVideo has Closed Captions

An intimate portrait of the brilliant poet, Ruth Stone--her life and stunning poetry.

Ruth Stone was a promising young poet when her husband suddenly committed suicide. Destitute, with three daughters to support, she traveled the country teaching, but always returned to her farmhouse in Vermont. Using animation by granddaughter Bianca Stone, archival footage, and candid interviews with Ruth, her family, and other poets, the film is an intimate portrait of a great American poet.

03/01/2023 | Expires 03/01/2026 | Rating TV-PG

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Ruth Stone's Vast Library of the Female Mind is presented by your local public television station.

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Ruth Stone's Vast Library of the Female Mind

Ruth Stone's Vast Library of the Female Mind

Special | 57m 5sVideo has Closed Captions

Ruth Stone was a promising young poet when her husband suddenly committed suicide. Destitute, with three daughters to support, she traveled the country teaching, but always returned to her farmhouse in Vermont. Using animation by granddaughter Bianca Stone, archival footage, and candid interviews with Ruth, her family, and other poets, the film is an intimate portrait of a great American poet.

03/01/2023 | Expires 03/01/2026 | Rating TV-PG

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