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Poets discuss the works they?re reading for inspiration or diversion

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January 28, 2007

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H. L. Hix, author of "Chromatic" "I just finished The Resistance to Poetry , a book of criticism by James Longenbach , the [poetry] judging chair of the National Book Award." (Full article: 521 words)

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