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Margaret Atwood Reads Saeed Jones

The New Yorker: Poetry

CHAPTER

Exploring Loss and Memory Through Poetry

This chapter delves into the themes of loss, memory, and the afterlife through a profound analysis of the poem 'A Stranger' by Said Jones. The conversation discusses the complexities of grief, the longing for connection beyond death, and the transformative power of poetry to capture human emotions. Through examining the use of paradoxical language and personal experiences with ghosts, the speakers reflect on the profound impact of poetry in understanding mortality and relationships.

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