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Listening for the Mystery: An Interview with Maurice Manning

Listening for the Mystery: An Interview with Maurice Manning

The Kentucky poet talks about the wonder of language, the value of form, and the legacy he hopes to leave

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Feb 27, 2020
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This interview originally appeared in the print edition. Photographs are by Graeme Pitman.

The house is old. 

Built before the Civil War, it’s a classic southern farmhouse: white, with tall narrow windows and a large front porch, reached via three handmade stone steps. The yellow front door, peeking from behind the screen, offers a pop of color, while two…

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