A Sea of Rhythm

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A Sea of Rhythm

FromPoetry Off the Shelf

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May 4, 2021

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Translator Emily Drumsta geeks out about the poetic patterns in the work of Iraqi modernist Nazik al Mala'ika.

Released:

May 4, 2021

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Producer Helena de Groot explores the diverse world of contemporary poetry with readings by poets, interviews with critics, and short poetry documentaries. Nothing is off limits, and nobody is taken too seriously.

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A Sea of Rhythm: Translator Emily Drumsta geeks out about the poetic patterns in the work of Iraqi modernist Nazik al Mala'ika. by Poetry Off the Shelf
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A Sea of Rhythm

A Sea of Rhythm

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