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Aria Aber Reads Frank Bidart

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring the Symbolism of Dirt and Light in Funeral Traditions

Exploring the symbolism of 'dirt' and 'light' in funeral traditions and how they mirror the human experience, this chapter discusses the profound interconnection between nature's elements and human existence, culminating in a contemplation of their universal significance.

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