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Major Jackson Reads Derek Walcott

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring the poem 'How to Listen' by Major Jackson

This chapter delves into the inspiration behind Major Jackson's poem 'How to Listen', examining the humanity found in unconventional moments of observation on the streets of Philadelphia.

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