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The New Yorker: Poetry

Margaret Atwood Reads Saeed Jones

Dec 16, 2020
Margaret Atwood reads 'A Stranger' by Saeed Jones and discusses loss, memory, and the afterlife. They explore poetry's emotional depth, the writing process, and managing time during the pandemic. The episode also promotes works by the authors and The New Yorker Radio Hour.
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Quick takeaways

  • Saeed Jones' poem 'A Stranger' explores themes of loss and memory through the concept of where the dead go when they die.
  • Margaret Atwood's poem 'Flatline' contemplates aging, mortality, and the peaceful end of life, revealing personal insights and inspirations.

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Exploring the Poem 'A Stranger' by Said Jones

Margaret Atwood, in conversation, delves into the poem 'A Stranger' by Said Jones, expressing how it captures the theme of loss and memory. The poem's exploration of where the dead go when they die resonates with Atwood, who relates it to personal experiences of seeing deceased individuals in passing strangers. The discussion reflects on the theme of memory and loss, pondering whether the dead remember the living, adding layers of complexity to the concept of ghosts and afterlife.

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