What inspired Margarita Engle to write 'The Firefly Letters' as a novel in verse?
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What inspired Margarita Engle to write 'The Firefly Letters' as a novel in verse?
Did anyone else feel the blend of history and personal discovery was especially powerful?
How did the author approach balancing historical accuracy with poetic storytelling?