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Poetry of youth and age

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C.K. Williams |

TED2001

• February 2001

Poet C.K. Williams reads his work at TED2001. As he colors scenes of childhood resentments, college loves, odd neighbors and the literal death of youth, he reminds us of the unique challenges of living.

Poet C.K. Williams reads his work at TED2001. As he colors scenes of childhood resentments, college loves, odd neighbors and the literal death of youth, he reminds us of the unique challenges of living.

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C.K. Williams

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Often called a social poet, C.K. Williams was fascinated by the characters of modern civilization and their interactions.

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