
Yusef Komunyakaa Reads Marilyn Hacker
The New Yorker: Poetry
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Exploring Marilyn Hacker's Poetic Craft
The chapter analyzes Marilyn Hacker's poetic style, focusing on the sonnet form, use of rhyme, and the juxtaposition of profound and everyday elements in her work. It also highlights the risky yet effective choices made by the poet in constructing her poem 'Names', delving into the significance of names in evoking emotions.
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