Eliza Griswold discusses "First Person"
The New Yorker: Poetry
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Exploring Land-Days: Afghan Poems and Miramanda
The chapter focuses on the translation and preservation of Afghan poetry, shedding light on a secret literary society in Afghanistan known as Miramanda. It discusses the significance of land-days, a traditional poetic form, and the challenges faced by women in producing and safeguarding these poems in a conflicted and patriarchal society.
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