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Deepening Life: Poetic Resonance
Written by Jane Hirshfield
Narrated by Michael Toms
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Widely considered one of America's preeminent writers and poets of her generation, Hirshfield has continued to search out new ways to increase poetry's capacities for understanding. This dialogue explores the world of poetry, with its depth of thought and richness of observation. An evocative mix of control and wildness shines through this dynamic conversation.
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