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Don Paterson and Michael Ondaatje's new books meditate on poetry, time and memory

NPR's Book of the Day

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Exploring the Relationship Between Poetry, Driving, and Calling

Exploring the association between poetry and driving, with a focus on how societal norms intersect with these two seemingly unrelated realms. Featuring insights on the driving abilities of poets, the concept of poetry as a vocation, and references to poet memoirs and new collections.

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