Ano Sensei: The Poetry Professor

This channel is for people who want to engage with literature, language and history, not just memorize the “right” answers. Explore English poetry, language, and literature in their historical and cultural contexts, with an emphasis on close reading and critical thinking.

The content is for teachers, students, and independent readers who want to deepen their understanding, sharpen analytical skills, and gain confidence as readers of English literature. You will find close readings, short lectures on technique and form, and discussions of the history and background to major texts.

I am John Yamamoto‑Wilson, a Cambridge PhD and retired professor of English literature at Sophia University, Tokyo, now focusing on helping viewers read more thoughtfully and teach more effectively. Viewers are invited to join this community of learners, leave questions in the comments, and suggest poems or topics for future videos.

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