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Her Own Voice's avatar

Thank you for sharing. It's very well written. I think I understand how the poet "compensates" for his inexpressible anger and longing by analyzing Hammershøi's paintings.

Olga Stein's avatar

Thank you! I think the paintings definitely help the poet get insight into her own emotions. But the paintings aren’t just about anger. They’re also about the love that’s there despite the hurt and disappointments. Or at least that’s how I read the poems.

Her Own Voice's avatar

Your understanding is thorough. I've already followed you, and I'll return the follow.