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Roger Reeves: U-M English Department Zell Visiting Writers Series
Reading by this poet and essayist known for lyrical, historically layered work exploring race, myth, violence, memory, and survival. The Poetry Foundation says of his 2022 collection Best Barbarian, a National Book Award finalist, “Amid the brutalities of abuse, death, and decay, these poems both apprehend and enact a sometimes terrifying beauty.” Q&A. Also, tomorrow Reeves gives a free craft lecture titled “A Poet’s History” (10–11 a.m., Michigan Union, Anderson Room). 5:30–6:30 p.m., UMMA Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Livestream available for both programs at tinyurl.com/zellwriters25. Free. [email protected].
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