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'Alien(s)' An Out-Of-This-World Poetry Collection With Yael Aldana

'Alien(s)' An Out-Of-This-World Poetry Collection With Yael Aldana

This interview goes lightspeed through the "outer space(s)" of the poet's galactic underbelly regarding relationships with the self and others.

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Ken LéMarchand
Dec 03, 2023
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"Alien(s)" takes readers from New York to Miami in its exploration of love. How did these distinct settings shape the emotional and thematic landscape of your collection, and can you share a poem where the geographical backdrop plays a pivotal role in conveying the emotions?

I think that Brooklyn, New York, and Miami have very similar vibes. I was part o…

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