The New Yorker: Poetry
Campbell McGrath Reads Czeslaw Milosz
Jul 17, 2019
Campbell McGrath discusses Czeslaw Milosz's 'Realism' and his own poem 'The Human Heart.' They explore themes of eternal essence in art, evolution of rhyme in poetry, and the cohesion of poetry collections. McGrath reflects on the poet-editor relationship and the influence of music on literature.
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- Campbell McGrath found inspiration in Czeslaw Milosz's 'Realism' for his own poem, connecting visual art and poetry.
- Exploring the art of translation, McGrath emphasizes the importance of preserving poetic works across languages and cultures.
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Exploring Poetry and Artistic Inspiration
Campbell McGrath discusses Cheslaw Milos' poem 'Realism,' highlighting how it inspired his own work and reflects on the deep connection between visual art and poetry. McGrath admires how the poem subtly addresses the complexities of artistic expression and the enduring power of images and everyday objects.
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