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Episode QS57: Edward Hirsch + Victoria Change & Vijay Seshradi (July 8, 2021)

The Greenlight Bookstore Podcast

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Exploring the Form and Emotions in 'Aphasia'

The chapter delves into a discussion about a poem named 'Aphasia' and its form, emphasizing the importance of tight rhyme schemes and unconventional rhyming patterns. It explores the significance of strong containers for strong emotions, as well as the linguistic elements within the poem that require explanation, such as emphatics and clitics in different languages. The conversation highlights the poet's intentional deviations from traditional rhyme structures and the considerations behind creating a unique form.

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