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Meghan O'Rourke Reads John Ashbery

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Uniquely Rendering Human Experience

The poet reflects on the common complaint of belatedness in writing today, finding solace in the notion that women's experiences, and human experiences broadly, still hold untapped particularities waiting to be expressed. Despite the perceived saturation of literature, the poet believes there are aspects of human existence, especially with changing times, that remain unexplored. The poet is heartened by the idea that their poem resonates with young women in New York, indicating a specificity in their work that connects with individuals on a personal level.

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