Prosody: Prosody featuring poet Francesco Levato

Published: March 2, 2007, 5 a.m.

b'Poet Francesco Levato talks about his work with Prosody Host Ellen Wadey. Activist poet, Francesco Levato is the author of Marginal State (Fractal Edge Press 2006), a collection of poetry that tackles issues ranging from domestic violence and exploitation to war and political unrest. He is a vocal advocate of using literary arts as a form of political engagement and social responsibility, as well as a force to create change. Some of his work has appeared in Witness: Anthology of Poetry (Serengeti Press); Out of Line; Poets Against the War; Voices in Wartime; Shark Forum; Poems Niederngasse; and After Hours. His awards include a poetry fellowship from the Vermont Studio Center\\n Originally aired 02/20/07'