The New Yorker: Poetry

Brenda Shaughnessy Reads C.D. Wright

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Jan 18, 2017
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Brenda Shaughnessy
Poet Brenda Shaughnessy discusses C.D. Wright's poem, exploring the power of words and layers of meaning. They delve into the US-Mexico border, time, memory, and identity in poetry, reflecting on regret, missed opportunities, and intergenerational trauma.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Analyzing the Layers of Meaning in a Poem
02:24 • 2min
3
Exploring the Poetic Borderlands
03:55 • 5min
4
Exploring Time, Memory, and Identity in Poetry
09:15 • 9min
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Exploring Time Travel and Memories in Poetry
18:27 • 3min