The New Yorker: Poetry

Dorothea Lasky Reads Louise Bogan

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Sep 20, 2023
Dorothea Lasky, author and poet, joins Kevin Young to read and analyze Louise Bogan's 'Three Songs.' They discuss themes of abandonment, haunting, and the power of psychic thoughts. They also explore the unique ending of poems and the shift in tones and themes. The episode delves into the power of open-ended poetry and the significance of punctuation.
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