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Lucie Brock-Broido reads Franz Wright

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Finding Life in Darkness: Analyzing Franz Wright's 'Recurring Awakening'

The chapter delves into Franz Wright's poem 'Recurring Awakening', exploring its themes of life and death through masterful wordplay and imagery. Discussions on the emotional depth of the poem's imagery and comparisons with other works like Frank Stanford's 'Hidden Water' showcase the profound impact of Wright's poetic prowess.

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