The New Yorker: Poetry
Ellen Bass Reads Adam Zagajewski
Dec 16, 2015
Renowned poets Ellen Bass and Adam Zagajewski discuss themes of mutability, beauty in a shattered world, loss, and lustrousness in their selected poems. The discussion includes tarot decks, herbal remedies, oysters in poetry, and upcoming episodes on new Iliad translation and Adam Driver's performance.
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- Finding beauty in a broken world, praising amidst destruction and suffering.
- Effectiveness of spare imagery to evoke personal moments and emotions in poetry.
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The Poem "Try to Praise the Mutilated World"
Adam Zagievsky's poem, Try to Praise the Mutilated World, translated by Claire Kavanagh, explores the concept of finding beauty in a broken world. The poem emphasizes the struggle of praising amidst destruction and suffering, highlighting moments of joy and resilience. It reflects on the contrast between the devastating atrocities and the simple, poignant experiences that evoke a sense of connection and hope. Through vivid imagery and subtle references, the poem invites readers to contemplate the complex interplay between despair and celebration.
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