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Diane Seuss Reads Jane Huffman

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Value of Poetic Interpretation

Poet Dianseus, in discussing a poem from the New Yorker archive, highlights the value of exploring poetry's transformative power. She appreciates the circularity and ambiguity in Jane Huffman's poem, pondering whether the final statement is narrative or formal. Dianseus acknowledges the complexity and depth of the poem, suggesting it could serve as both an ars poetica and an allegory, showcasing the intellectual depth of the poet. Through her analysis, Dianseus underscores the importance of engaging deeply with poetic works to unravel their multiple layers of meaning and interpretation.

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