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Danielle Chapman Reads Zbigniew Herbert

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Appreciating Poetry through Character Creation

The insight highlights the significance of character creation in poetry, as seen through the poet's admiration for Mr. Kajito, a character in the Herbert poem. The character is a playful take on Descartes' famous assertion 'I think therefore I am,' adding depth and relatability to the poetic work chosen for discussion.

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