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The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring Myth and Lowercase Style in Poetry

This chapter delves into the use of myth in creating original narratives through poems and the significance of employing lowercase style for a unique reader engagement, drawing inspiration from poets like Lucille Clifton and Sonia Sanchez. The discussion also highlights the influence of Black Arts poets on lowercase 'I' usage and delves into themes of self-expression, giving, and the revision process in poetry manuscripts.

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