Paul Tran

Kimiko Hahn, Monica Youn, Paul Tran, and Megan Fernandes discuss Asian-American poetics in a special podcast episode. They explore themes of tradition, identity, nature, stereotypes, resilience, doubt, faith, embodiment, and intimacy in poetry. The conversation touches on personal reflections, poetic evolution, and the future of poetry amidst cultural challenges.

Paul Tran, a recipient of the prestigious Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship, dives deep into the realm of self-exploration in this engaging conversation. He unpacks the symbolism of caves, representing the secrets and stories within us all. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own journeys and the ancestral connections that shape our identities. Tran's unique insights illuminate the balance of bravery and solitude in exploration, blending personal narrative with universal themes that resonate with every listener.