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Marie Howe Reads Lucie Brock-Broido

The New Yorker: Poetry

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The Power of the Third Element in Love and Art

In love and art, the combination of two elements alone is not sufficient to create something meaningful. There must be a third element, a mysterious force that emerges from within and is not fully understood, which is crucial for true creativity and discovery. This third element, born from our own bewilderment, is what gives depth to poetry and allows for genuine exploration and growth.

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