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Lawrence Joseph: Into It
March 30, 2006
Lawrence Joseph writer
Paul Mariani professor, English, BC

Lawrence Joseph discusses his most recent volume of poetry, Into It, which was written in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Joseph is introduced by Paul Mariani, a professor of English at Boston College.

Literature & Philosophy
9/11 | Military & Warfare | Poetry
WGBH
Boston College
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