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Reading Beyond "The Two-Headed Calf"

Reading Beyond "The Two-Headed Calf"

Restoring the legacy of a remarkable poet

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Dear Friends,

Who was Laura Gilpin?

If the name rings a bell, it’s probably because of the “The Two-Headed Calf,” a poem of haunting genius that has enjoyed a remarkable digital life since 2019:

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