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On Context Collapse, Ryan Ruby's vertiginous secret history of poetry.

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On today’s episode of VS, Brittany and Ajanae speak with Alexa Patrick about all things nostalgic. Join them as they discuss playfulness as a craft tool, memory as a poetic foundation, the harms of being the only, prom season, desire, and having a crush on everything!

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Black Princess! Black Princess!

By Rachel Long
Before we go any further, we’ll need a urine sample.
Glass of water, Madam. You'll be pleased to know
your parents have been fully vetted...
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Aram Saroyan

B. 1943
Aram Saroyan is a poet, novelist, memoirist, and playwright. He attended the University of Chicago, …. Read More

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