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J. D. McClatchy Reads James Merrill

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Jalalu: A Poetic Reflection on Cleansing and Renewal

The chapter explores a poem inspired by a Turkish bath experience, highlighting the themes of shedding old selves and embracing new beginnings through vivid imagery and introspection.

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