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Jay Parini on Why Poetry Matters

The Ralston College Podcast

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The Alabaster Box: A Metaphor for Self-Discovery

This chapter delves into the metaphor of the alabaster box from Iris Murdoch's novel, The Bell, linking it to the New Testament and the challenges of devotion to a higher purpose. The speaker reflects on how Murdoch's insights have shaped their perspective on the intricacies of human identity and existence.

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