The New Yorker: Poetry

Clarence Major Reads Billy Collins

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Jun 24, 2020
Clarence Major, a distinguished writer and artist, joins Kevin Young to read 'Downpour' by Billy Collins and his own poem 'Hair.' They explore themes of mortality, memory, and superstitions surrounding hair, discussing the power of language in poetry and global inspirations for creative focus.
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