How did W.S. Merwin's personal experiences influence the themes of loss and memory in this collection?
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How did W.S. Merwin's personal experiences influence the themes of loss and memory in this collection?
Did anyone else feel that the pacing of the poetry was meant to mirror meditative reflection?
What inspired the choice of titles and recurring motifs throughout the collection?