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Elizabeth Alexander's 'Signals Across Vast Distances' encourages readers to reflect and act
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In her new book, poet, author and Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander invokes the power of poetry, history and truth to explore courage and love in these tumultuous times. We talk to her about what she says are “the questions poets ask.” Her latest book, “Signals Across Vast Distances: Essays and Tales,” is our October selection for Bookmarked: The "Under the Radar" Book Club.