Poetry as a Cistern for Love and Loss
The poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi talks with Kevin Young, The New Yorker’s poetry editor, about their newest collection “The New Economy,” and poetry’s role in addressing grief.
December 16, 2025
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Poetry as a Cistern for Love and Loss
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The poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi talks with Kevin Young, The New Yorker’s poetry editor, about their newest collection “The New Economy,” and poetry’s role in addressing grief.
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