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Ariel Francisco Reads James Wright

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Observations on Poetry and Translation

The poet's unique perspective on nature and place is evident in his work, where he depicts landscapes from a different angle. His use of the term 'D stars' is a powerful verb choice that captures a sense of change and undoing in the cityscape. The conversation also touches on the importance of translation in capturing the essence of a poem when bringing it back to its native language.

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