
Jonathan Galassi Reads Frederick Seidel
The New Yorker: Poetry
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Exploring poetic themes and vivid imagery
The chapter delves into the themes of passing and loss through discussions on the concept of a final poem. It features a reading of Frederick Seidel's poem 'Poem by the Bridge at Ten Shin' that vividly portrays love, nature, and urban nightlife. The narrator reflects on personal experiences, desires, and the impermanence of life while analyzing poems that incorporate historical references and societal commentary.
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