Poetry Off the Shelf

The Book of Possibilities

Feb 21, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Cole's Vocation

  • Peter Cole had a transformative experience at 21 while apprenticed to poet Jack Gilbert in Greece.
  • This led him to Jerusalem to study Hebrew and explore Jewish poetry.
ANECDOTE

Brother's Death

  • Upon arriving in Jerusalem, Cole planned to explore independently but was contacted by a family friend.
  • He learned of his brother's death in a car crash shortly after arriving.
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Brother's Traits

  • Cole's brother wasn't literary, pursuing farming instead of poetry.
  • Despite their differences, their close bond made his death deeply impactful.
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