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Writers on Recordings: Colm Tóibín on Elizabeth Bishop

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The First Letter in Words and Air, by Elizabeth Bishop

Elizabeth bishop was one of the first poets to read at Seattle's poetry centre. But she later complained that it made her feel 'miserable' She also wrote a letter complaining about being cut off from public performances. The recordings have been destroyed, but there are letters and photos in our archive.

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