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Aria Aber Reads Frank Bidart

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring Poetry, Exile, and Language

The chapter delves into the speaker's experience with poignant poetry encapsulating regret and emotions, while touching on themes of distance, dreams, and mediums. They discuss the profound impact of exile on the soul, particularly through a revisit to Kabul, leading to a transformation in their poetry towards themes of exile and grieving. The conversation also explores the power of language, music, and the beauty found in the space between different languages, shaping the speaker's approach to literature and enriching their poetic expressions.

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