13min chapter

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Eliza Griswold discusses "First Person"

The New Yorker: Poetry

CHAPTER

Exploring Self and Identity in Poetry

This chapter delves into the poet's introspective journey through their work, discussing the evolution of their poetry over 12 years and the different personas they embody. Themes of transformation, identity, and self-reflection are explored, comparing the modern 'I' in poetry to historical perspectives and the challenges of portraying personal experiences in the 21st century.

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