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Rae Armantrout Reads Dorothea Lasky

The New Yorker: Poetry

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The Poetics of 'Finally': Marriage and Metaphor

This chapter features an analysis of the poem 'Finally,' exploring its themes of marriage, humor, and the complexities of long-term relationships. The speaker discusses the layered meanings of the poem's title and how it navigates serious topics with a balance of humor and vulnerability.

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