Poetry as a Cistern for Love and Loss
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Poetry as a Cistern for Love and Loss
"Gabrielle Calvocoressi's most recent collection, " The New Economy," was a finalist for the 2025 National Book Award for Poetry, and one of their poems was included in " A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker," an anthology volume published this year on the occasion of the publication's hundredth anniversary. The magazine's poetry editor, Kevin Young, spoke with Calvocoressi about their creative process, how poetry can help with grief, and the inspirations behind their work."
"This segment mentions suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org. New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts. The New Yorker Radio Hour is a co-production of WNYC Studios and The New Yorker."
Gabrielle Calvocoressi's most recent collection, The New Economy, was a finalist for the 2025 National Book Award for Poetry. One of their poems appeared in A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker, an anthology published this year for the magazine's hundredth anniversary. Topics include creative process, how poetry can help with grief, and the inspirations behind the work. Suicide and suicidal thoughts are mentioned; crisis resources are provided: call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org. New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Listeners can subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Google, or other platforms and sign up for the daily newsletter.
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