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About Joseph Rodgers

Joseph Rodgers is a contemporary literature master's graduate, currently living in North London. More of his writing can be seen on his blog, Opened Book.

Pablo Neruda and the Virtues of Laziness

Joseph Rodgers

Pablo Neruda and the Virtues of Laziness by Joseph Rodgers

As history progresses, writings from the past can often take on fresh and unexpected potency; for instance, returning to the ecologically-focused poetry of Pablo Neruda, I found new significance in … [Read more...]

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Empty Mirror

Established in 2000 and edited by Denise Enck, Empty Mirror is an online literary magazine that publishes new work each Friday.

Each week EM features several poems each by one or two poets; reviews; critical essays; visual art; and personal essays.

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