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The Unmarked Graveyard: Live at WNYC

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The Life and Legacy of Dawn Powell

This chapter delves into the remarkable yet overlooked life of American author Dawn Powell, chronicling her journey from Ohio to New York City during the 1920s. It emphasizes her struggles as a female writer and her deep connection to the city, as well as the emotional insights found in her diaries. The narrative also reflects on her unique burial on Heart Island, linking her personal experiences to the broader themes of recognition and legacy in literature.

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