"The British poet Raymond Antrobus was six years old when his parents and doctors realized that his ears couldn't recognize a whole range of sounds. He was fitted with hearing aids and began a life of straddling the Deaf and hearing worlds, going to speech therapy and reading lips, learning British sign language, and attending both Deaf and hearing schools. By necessity, Raymond became an expert in communication and miscommunication, which are recurring themes in his poetry."
"This week, Anna talks to Raymond about his memoir The Quiet Ear: An Investigation of Missing Sound and what it was like growing up with a "panicky sensitivity to misunderstandings." This episode was produced by Cameron Drews. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Membership is 50% off, which means $59 for a whole year of ad-free listening and special episode drops across all Slate podcasts,"
Raymond Antrobus experienced hearing loss identified at age six, prompting fitting with hearing aids. He navigated both Deaf and hearing environments, attending speech therapy, learning to read lips, studying British Sign Language, and enrolling in Deaf and hearing schools. Those experiences produced a persistent sensitivity to misunderstandings and pressure to translate between communication modes. He developed practical expertise in both communication and miscommunication. Themes of missing sound, identity between Deaf and hearing communities, and the emotional effects of miscommunication inform his creative work and personal reflections.
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