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Campbell McGrath Reads Czeslaw Milosz

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Reflections on the Human Heart and Personal Poetry

This chapter delves into the speaker's contemplation on potentially becoming a Pope, drawing parallels to owning significant qualifications like an EU passport. It then shifts to the introduction and reading of Campbell McGrath's poem 'The Human Heart,' exploring its personal relevance and rich metaphorical depiction of human complexity and optimism.

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