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Terrence Hayes on Enjoying Language and Bending the Rules of Sonnets

Terrence Hayes talks about his love for language and how he incorporates it into his poetry, including his use of sonnets. He discusses his interest in bending the rules of the sonnet form to reflect his perspective as an American.

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