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Terrance Hayes' poems span history, fables and quarantine in 'So to Speak'

NPR's Book of the Day

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Terrence Hayes discusses his writing practice, the inspiration behind a poem during the George Floyd protests, and writing intimately about his family. The chapter also mentions his new collection of poems titled 'So To Speak'.

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