What inspired John Ashbery to use the mirror as a metaphor for self-reflection?
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Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror

Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror
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What inspired John Ashbery to use the mirror as a metaphor for self-reflection?
Did anyone else feel the poems evoke a sense of ambiguity about self-identity?
How did Ashbery’s background in art influence the structure and style of this collection?