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Raymond Antrobus Reads John Lee Clark

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Interconnected Perspectives in Poetry and Sign Language

The speaker highlights the interconnectedness of various perspectives in poetry, touching on themes of unity and shared experiences across different vantage points. They discuss the overlap between American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL), specifically referencing the shared motion for the sun in both languages. The speaker also expresses a sense of overwhelming stimulation when contemplating the multi-dimensional aspects of poetry, akin to being a bilingual or trilingual poet. Additionally, they mention their fascination with African American sign language, which they connect to issues of segregation and black style.

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