
Dorothea Lasky Reads Louise Bogan
The New Yorker: Poetry
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Interpretation of Poetic Collection
The blue estuaries collection of poems is seen as deliberately curated, with the final poem being significant. The poem raises questions about the relationship dynamics between a Mast Woman and a tall man, provoking a sense of fear and uncertainty. The concept of persona is highlighted through references to Tina Turner, suggesting a separation between one's public and private self.
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