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Its demanding music expands the possibilities of the long serial poem.
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Splay Anthem
Nathaniel Mackey2006 selection · Poetry
Splay Anthem
Three linked poetic sequences use jazzlike variation to explore exile, spirit, memory, and collective identity.
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You enjoy experimental poetry shaped by sound and myth.
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