By 
Stephen Burt
 | 
TED Stage Talk

Why people need poetry

"We're all going to die -- and poems can help us live with that." In a charming and funny talk, literary critic Stephen Burt takes us on a lyrical journey with some of his favorite poets, all the way down to a line break and back up to the human urge to imagine.

Related tags:

TED is supported by ads and partners

Watch next