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John Ashbery Reads Charles Simic

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring Puns and Meaning in Poetry

This chapter examines the role of puns in poetry, emphasizing their significance in enhancing meaning and reader connection. Through the analysis of the title 'gravy for the prisoners', the discussion reveals the dual interpretations that puns can generate, reflecting the complexity of poetic language.

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