The New Yorker: Poetry
Amy Woolard Reads Charles Wright
May 15, 2024
Amy Woolard reads 'Via Negativa' by Charles Wright, discussing its spiritual and Virginia-centric themes. They explore the elegance and complexity of poetry analysis, delving into the unspeakable spiritual landscape. Themes of love, loss, place, and belonging are vividly explored in the poems, offering insights into life's uncertainties and the creation of meaningful art.
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- Charles Wright's ability to create a powerful sense of place in his poems influenced poet Amy Woolard's work.
- Amy Woolard admires Wright's exploration of the unspeakable and divine through landscape and spirituality in his poem 'Via Negativa'.
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Influences of Charles Wright's Poetry on Amy Willard
Poet Amy Willard discusses the influence of Charles Wright, her 'poetry dad,' on her work. Having been taught by Wright during her time as an undergraduate, she credits him with shaping her poetry style and nurturing her development as a poet. Willard highlights Wright's ability to create a powerful sense of place in his poems, particularly noting the influence of Virginia in his work. This connection to landscape and spirituality resonates with Willard, reflecting in her own poems that explore similar themes and draw on her personal experiences.
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