Poetry as a Cistern for Love and Loss
In a reflective and emotionally resonant conversation, poet Gabrielle Calvocaressi speaks with The New Yorker’s poetry editor Kevin Young about their latest collection, The New Economy, a National Book Award finalist. The discussion explores themes of survival, grief, community, and the
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