The Art of Memory: Szymborska
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I became acquainted with the art of memory by listening to my parents and grandparents, by following along the imaginative avenues of memories of Lake Woebegone on Prairie Home Companion , by asking strangers to tell me their stories. But I really fell in love with memory, a love that endures, through the literary arts --- poetry, fiction, memoir, plays. Occassionally, I introduce you to some of my favorite writers and poets and spotlight their memories or reflections on memory. I'll share a few thoughts on why I find each piece meaningful, provocative or striking. I am not a literary scholar and I can't tell you about influences and patterns and the like. Maybe I'll tell you how I came across a writer or poet. I hope I introduce you to a few wordsmiths or let you connect with those you may not know well. And in the meantime, I hope that I reconnect with some of the things that inspired me to explore the art of memory. We start with my favorite 20th century poet