The New Yorker: Poetry
Rae Armantrout Reads Susan Wheeler
Sep 18, 2014
Rae Armantrout discusses Susan Wheeler's poem The Split, focusing on vernacular language, bidding farewell, and connections to Emily Dickinson's style. They explore themes of healing miracles, poetic techniques like free verse, alliteration, and absence, while providing a preview of upcoming podcast episodes.
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- Wheeler's use of colloquial language adds relatable tone to 'The Split'
- Armentrout explores absence through detailed imagery in 'Before' poem
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Susan Wheeler's Poem 'The Split'
In the podcast episode, Ray Armentrout discusses Susan Wheeler's poem 'The Split'. Wheeler's use of colloquial language and vernacular in the poem creates a unique and relatable tone. The poem reflects on saying goodbye to various individuals and things, blending sadness with humor through its casual and specific references. Armentrout appreciates Wheeler's ability to incorporate American patois into her work, adding depth and familiarity to the piece.
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