The New Yorker: Poetry

Bianca Stone Reads Franz Wright

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Nov 22, 2023
Bianca Stone and Kevin Young discuss Franz Wright's poem 'Learning to Read' and the themes of loneliness, learning, and the complex relationship with a stepfather. They explore the power and depth of poetry, the relationship between autobiography and poetry, and the framing and structure of a poem. They also touch on the IDF's bombardment of Gaza and the impact of sanitizing it on Israeli TV screens.
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