File 029593
Email Chain About Poetry in America Initiative and Serena Williams Invitation (File 029593)
Email correspondence between Lisa New (Harvard Poetry in America director) and Jeffrey Epstein discussing an invitation for Serena Williams to participate in a poetry project, with references to literary recommendations and program planning.
Summary
Lisa New seeks Jeffrey Epstein's editorial input on crafting an invitation to Serena Williams to join the Poetry in America initiative at Harvard. The email chain includes Epstein's suggestions about positioning the invitation, references to other notable participants (Bill Clinton, Shaquille O'Neal) who have participated in PBS poetry readings, and New's mention of literary works including Lolita and My Antonia. New expresses gratitude for Epstein's assistance and references an unreleased episode involving a poetry reading.
From: Lisa NewSent: 11/25/2018 11:45:45 PMTo: Jeffrey Epstein [jeevacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: invitationImportance: Highcan you give me a little bit of phrasing you think is optimal? I'm not sure I know how to ask her to join thiscompany without asking her to bepart of poetry in america. It does also seem to me perhaps relevant that Serena thinks of herself as a poetryperson.For people who think that way, maybe not nothing (hasn't been nothing to others) that a Harvard poetryprofessor seeks her wisdom on the art form?Would really appreciate your edit.LisaOn Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 6:41 PM J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:sorry , that was meant as a filler what is important is that she is joining the others priority . and notappearing on your show. ! :) i invite you to appear is DOAOn Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 7:39 PM Lisa New <_________________> wrote:this poem about childbirth and is not for children.It's for adults and it raises awareness on the issues of discrimination against women athletes in sports,and, against women of color in childbirth. These are Serena's big issues now.LisaOn Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 6:35 PM J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:serena , bill clinon shaque and,,,,, have all on pbs. ? read poetry for children. I would love to have youdo the same........blah blah blah do not say come on my show.On Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 7:30 PM Lisa New < > wrote:Jeffrey,How's thisOn Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 11:05 AM J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:Needs edit. Start with id like you to join clinton ..eycOn Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 10:52 AM Lisa New < > wrote:Dear Jeffrey,Here is an invitation you can forward. Fingers crossed.I'm going upstairs to hunt for my copy of Lolita, or will get on my kindle and reread on our way toAustralia. I may have lent it to one of my kids. I would recommend reading My Antonia by Cather nexttime you're on a long plane trip. The prose is gorgeous, and the book has-- come to think of it-- similarthemes to Lolita in that it's about a man whose whole life is stamped forever by his impression of a younggirl.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 029593Thank you for this help with Serena. I'm so sorry about what happened with WA. I will keep the"bootleg" episode and hope to release someday. It's so good, and he was so kind to read the poem with meand you were so kind to make it happen.LisaElisa NewPowell M. Cabot Professor of American LiteratureDirector, Poetry in AmericaHarvard University148 Barker Center12 Quincy StreetCambridge, MA02138please noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedElisa NewPowell M. Cabot Professor of American LiteratureDirector, Poetry in AmericaHarvard University148 Barker Center12 Quincy StreetCambridge, MA02138please noteHOUSE OVERSIGHT 029594The information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedElisa NewPowell M. Cabot Professor of American LiteratureDirector, Poetry in AmericaHarvard University148 Barker Center12 Quincy StreetCambridge, MA02138please noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedElisa NewPowell M. Cabot Professor of American LiteratureDirector, Poetry in AmericaHarvard UniversityHOUSE OVERSIGHT 029595148 Barker Center12 Quincy StreetCambridge, MA02138HOUSE OVERSIGHT 029596