Poetry For All Episode 6: Jen Bervin, Nets
Oct 6, 2020
Jen Bervin, an acclaimed author known for her erasure poetry, discusses her transformative work, NETS, which reimagines Shakespeare's sonnets. She shares fascinating insights into the technique of erasure, revealing how it can evoke vulnerability and challenge traditional formats. Bervin highlights themes of absence and feminist identity in her poetry, connecting it to contemporary issues of loss. The conversation beautifully illustrates how silence and minimalism in poetry can resonate deeply, urging listeners to rethink the classics.
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