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The New Yorker: Poetry
Eliza Griswold discusses "First Person"
Sep 19, 2019
Eliza Griswold, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and poet, discusses her 'First Person' poetry series on New Yorker.com. She explores themes of ambition, motherhood, and identity. Griswold reflects on personal inspirations behind the poems, like a car being towed, and the intersection of self, society, and poetry as a transformative ceremony.
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- Eliza Griswold's 'First Person' explores the complexities of female identity and societal challenges faced by professional women.
- Griswold's poetry delves into personal struggles like addiction, offering a candid portrayal of surrender, self-awareness, and reconciliation.
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Exploring the First Person Poetry Collection
The podcast delves into Eliza Griswold's latest poetry project, 'First Person,' which features a sequence of poems focusing on the musings and mishaps of a 21st-century female character referred to as 'I.' Griswold discusses the character's emergence almost a decade ago, reflecting experiences related to ambition, motherhood, and grappling with conflicting identities. The collection serves as an exploration of various selves carried within, aiming for a deeper honesty and integration beyond the singular 'I' persona.
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