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Marie Howe Reads Lucie Brock-Broido

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring the Complexity of a Poem

This chapter delves into the intricate layers of a poem, focusing on the questioning voice, subtleties in language choices, and challenging assumptions within the text. It highlights the importance of language and communication, praising the poet's use of different registers and obscure trivia to provide deep insights into human history and societal changes.

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