Join me on a journey through the creative process of how I wrote and published my poetry book. How I, despite being a very, very minor government official, wrote and published my collected poems, and how these poems reflect on my personal experiences, cherished poets, and the meaning of history. How poetry and history belong together in the imagination.
You will discover how this poet hidden within a government official drew inspiration from poetic traditions from around the world, and weaved together the threads of his own story with the broader stories of history. You will hear firsthand how this artist found his voice and put his words to paper, and you will hear the poet read from five of his poems.
Whether you're a fan of poetry, a student of history, or simply curious about the creative process and the past, this episode of The Burning Archive is a must-listen. So, grab your headphones and join us for an insightful and inspiring journey through one man's journey to write a poetry book that is personal, historical and universal.
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87. How I, a very minor government official, wrote and published my poetry book