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Stephen Mitchell Reads Richard WIlbur

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring Richard Wilbur's Poetry and Themes of Surrender in 'Two Voices in a Meadow'

The chapter provides an in-depth analysis of Richard Wilbur's poetry, praising his technical skill and use of language to create profound meanings. Specifically, the focus is on Wilbur's poem 'Two Voices in a Meadow', dissecting the themes of surrender and personification in a diptych format. The discussion also touches upon the concepts of yielding and translation, emphasizing the importance of anonymity and the balance between the translator's touch and the original poet's voice.

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