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Sharon Olds’ Q&A: “I wished I could travel back to take Keats penicillin”
The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet on the Obamas, Aretha Franklin and the death of the Amazon.
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New Thinking.
Discover our latest interviews with notable personalities across various fields. Step into the minds of influential figures and gain unique perspectives.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet on the Obamas, Aretha Franklin and the death of the Amazon.
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ByThe former Mayor of South Yorkshire and Barnsley MP on levelling up and Labour’s electoral offer.
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