On the practice of poetry in “Ariana Reines Knows That Not All Surrender Is Bad” in Nylon Magazine (2019 Oct 15)
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The study and practice of poetry can equip you to 'boldly go where no man has gone before,' but it's not enough to go there—you have to be able to bear witness. Without witnessing, experience dissolves into nothing.
— Ariana Reines
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About Ariana Reines
Ariana Reines (born on October 24, 1982) is an American poet, playwright, performance artist, and translator.
About Ariana Reines
Ariana Reines (born on October 24, 1982) is an American poet, playwright, performance artist, and translator.
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