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John Cleese and Iain McGilcrest (Second Night)
The Harper’s Podcast
The Uniqueness and Impact of Poetry
In this chapter, the speakers delve into the idea of poetry as something beyond explanation, using Gerard Manley Hopkins as an example of irreplaceable poetry. They explore how poetry affects the body on a physical and emotional level, contrasting it with abstracted approaches to poetry found in academia. The chapter highlights the speaker's book 'Against Criticism' and the importance of preserving the uniqueness of ideas.
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