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Ben Purkert Reads Jorie Graham

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring the Depth of a Poem Inspired by Environmental Devastation

The chapter delves into the analysis of a poem inspired by a news story about sardines dying due to climate change, focusing on the use of humor, socio-political undertones, and personification. It explores the intention behind the poem's structure, voice choices, and the portrayal of the ocean as a universal symbol.

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