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The Title Drop ~ Episode 1 with Ariana Benson

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The Title Drop ~ Episode 1 with Ariana Benson

Get ready for The Title Drop, the new series where we peel back the layers beneath the titles of the most compelling collections in contemporary poetry!Why are poetry titles the conversation everyone is dying to join? Because a title like Black Pastoral is more than just a label—it is a portal into a world of "lived lives" where the past and present collide.In our premiere episode, host Lois P. Jones dives deep with award-winning poet-storyteller Ariana Benson to discuss her celebrated debut. Discover how a title captures the heart of a collection that both honors the landscape and reclaims history.

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    The conversation delves into the exploration of the paradoxical relationship between black history and the natural world, as well as the use of semantics and layered nuances in poetry. It also covers the realization of history and land, teaching and storytelling, and the title and organization of the book.TakeawaysExploring the paradoxical relationship between black history and the natural worldThe use of semantics and layered nuances in poetryChapters00:00 Introduction to Black Pastoral10:02 Realization of History and Land17:18 The Title and Organization of the Book

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Get ready for The Title Drop, the new series where we peel back the layers beneath the titles of the most compelling collections in contemporary poetry!Why are poetry titles the conversation everyone is dying to join? Because a title like Black Pastoral is more than just a label—it is a portal into a world of "lived lives" where the past and present collide.In our premiere episode, host Lois P. Jones dives deep with award-winning poet-storyteller Ariana Benson to discuss her celebrated debut. Discover how a title captures the heart of a collection that both honors the landscape and reclaims history.

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