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    Li-Young Lee

    Book of My Nights (BOA Editions) Li-Young Lee's poetry has moved beyond the details of his Chinese upbringing to an investigation of what he calls "primal silence..."

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    By Michael Silverblatt • Sep 27, 2001 • 30m Listen

    Book of My Nights (BOA Editions)

    Li-Young Lee's poetry has moved beyond the details of his Chinese upbringing to an investigation of what he calls "primal silence" -- which, in this conversation, turns out to be an exploration of God's presence.

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    Book of My Nights.

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