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172. Camille Dungy | Dandelions and Bindweed

Language of God

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The Evolution of 'Soil': From Poetry to Prose

This chapter explores the transformation of the book 'Soil, the story of a black mother's garden' from a poetry collection to a memoir, influenced by the realities of pandemic life. The speaker discusses the interplay between poetry and prose in conveying truths, while advocating for the importance of complexity and mystery in artistic expressions.

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