The New Yorker: Poetry
Diane Mehta Reads Eavan Boland
Aug 16, 2023
Diane Mehta, author of 'Forest with Castanets,' reads Eavan Boland's 'The Lost Art of Letter Writing' & her poem 'Landscape with Double Bow'. Topics include the lost art of letter writing, memory, feminist perspectives, musical imagery, and the balance between lushness & staccato elements in poetry.
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- Exploring the theme of memory and loss, 'The Lost Art of Letter Writing' by Eavan Boland captures poignant emotions through metaphorical exploration.
- Highlighting artistic process and introspective themes, Diane Mehta's 'Landscape with Double Bow' intertwines creativity, friendship, and rhythmic complexity.
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Discussion on The Lost Art of Letter Writing
The discussion focuses on Yavann Boland's poem 'The Lost Art of Letter Writing' selected by poet Diane Mette. Mette praises the poem's pacing and intriguing opening, highlighting the poignant theme of memory and loss within the piece. By referencing specific phrases like 'is it still there?' and 'teaching sorrow to speak,' they delve into the deeper layers of emotional resonance and the poem's metaphorical exploration of art and longing.
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