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Rae Armantrout Reads Susan Wheeler

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring Poetic Techniques and Themes

This chapter delves into the intricate movement of a poem inspired by William Carlos Williams, focusing on the shift from traditional rhyme to free verse and the role of line breaks and sounds. It also discusses the use of alliteration, the theme of absence in poetry, and the influence of Emily Dickinson's unique word combinations and engagement with religion in her work.

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