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Werner Herzog’s ecstatic truth

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Limits of Language and the Power of Poetry

This chapter explores the boundaries of language and the significance of pushing those limits, particularly for poets. The speaker reflects on their personal journey to see their dying mentor, during which their language and metaphors began to falter. They discuss the role of poetry in expressing truths that extend beyond the confines of language, as well as the importance of preserving cultures and worldviews through literature.

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