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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A big bad bull whipped me down': cowboy poetry, old art form of the US west, lassos a new generation

Cowboy poetry is experiencing a revival, drawing younger, more diverse participants and expanding from rural gatherings into urban scenes like Los Angeles.
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fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Peter Mendelsund discusses 'Weepers,' his novel about professional mourners

Cowboy poets like Ed find unique roles in society, even amidst technological fears.
Weepers, or professional mourners, symbolize a deeper emotional engagement absent in many today.
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