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PennSound
PennSound archives recordings of poets reading their work, with collections organized by author and series.
About PennSound
PennSound is an online archive of recordings of poets reading their own work. Recordings are organized by author, series, and anthologies or collections, and the site also hosts podcasts and featured archives.
The homepage lists recent additions and featured projects. These include the Charles Ruas radio programming collection, launched in March 2026 with hundreds of recordings, and the PennSound Rewind podcast, which had eight episodes at the time of the source. The site also has a Creeley Listening Station, a program of tracks marking the centenary of poet Robert Creeley, and a collection of historical and contemporary tracks in MP3 format.
Key features
- Recordings organized by author, series, and anthologies or collections
- Charles Ruas radio programming collection with hundreds of recordings at launch
- PennSound Rewind podcast with eight episodes exploring the PennSound catalog
- Creeley Listening Station, a program marking Robert Creeley's centenary
- Historical and contemporary poetry recordings, with tracks available as MP3 files
- PoemTalk and Writers House webcast recordings
Best for: Readers, students, and researchers who want to hear poets read their own work.
Good for
- Recordings are organized by author and series, which helps locate specific readings
- The archive includes both historical and contemporary poetry recordings
- Recent additions include the Charles Ruas collection and the PennSound Rewind podcast
Watch out for
- The Charles Ruas collection is still under construction and will receive more additions over time
PennSound at a glance
- Website
- writing.upenn.edu/pennsound
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Search
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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PennSound FAQ
Is the Charles Ruas collection complete?
No. The collection is still under construction, and more additions and improvements are planned over time.
What is PennSound Rewind?
PennSound Rewind is a podcast by Michael S. Hennessey that takes a retrospective look at PennSound's catalog. It had eight episodes at the time of the source, and some episodes focus on specific authors or themes.
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