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Richie Hofmann Reads Henri Cole

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring the Symbolism of a Bear in a Fruit Tree Poem

The chapter delves into the symbolism of a bear in a poem, representing living in one's body and exploring themes of passion, memory, and disintegration. It analyzes the intense desire and emotional connections between lovers, touching on loneliness, myth, and ultimate dissolution. The discussion praises the mix of language styles used in the poem to depict the dichotomy between mind and heart, prompting contemplation on mortality, desire, and transcendence.

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