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The Paris Review

S4E3 | The I is Made of Paper

Nov 22, 2023
Pulitzer Prize winner Sharon Olds discusses sex, religion, and writing poems women were not supposed to write. She reads three poems, including 'Sisters of Sexual Treasure', and talks about breaking taboos, intense pleasure, childhood radio, and defiance.
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  • Sharon Olds' willingness to discuss taboo topics in her poetry showcases her bravery and her desire to express complex emotions.
  • The distinction between Sharon Olds' life and her poems provides her with the freedom to creatively express herself and explore her pagan perspective.

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