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Mar 2021
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Allie Esiri On the Power of Poetry and D...

Daily Stoic | Wondery
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On today’s podcast, Ryan speaks to writer Allie Esiri about the Stoic’s infatuation with ancient poetry, how to read and find insight in poetry, how the greatest writing communicates to us on a subliminal level, and more.  Allie Esiri is a writer and former actress in stage, film, and television. She has released several poetry anthologies including 2020’s, ... Show More
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