
Danielle Chapman Reads Zbigniew Herbert
The New Yorker: Poetry
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Preserving Memories Through Arrangement
The great grandmother, known as the duchess, was the last family member to live in the house year-round. The house remains uninhabited for most of the year, with strict rules to keep things in the same arrangement to evoke memories. The duchess's presence is still felt through her belongings, including Limoges China, in the house which serves as a time capsule.
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