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Richie Hofmann Reads Henri Cole

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring the 'Turn' in Henri Cole's Poem 'Twilight'

Dive into a detailed analysis of Henri Cole's poem 'Twilight' as the chapter examines its departure from Cole's usual style, themes of transition and danger, and the speaker's desire to connect with nature and the bear. Learn about the concept of the 'turn' in a sonnet and how it can create a significant shift in the poem's thematic direction.

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