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The Saint, the Murderer, All of It
By Ilya Kaminsky, Katherine Towler — 2005
In his poetry, Li-Young Lee tackles fundamental themes—the presence (or absence) of God, the nature of identity, the meaning of beauty—with a childlike wonder that, though it may seem naive at first, is profound in its piercing clarity. The Sun and the poet explore these topics and more in this wide-ranging interview.
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