How to Survive on an Island
From Poetry Off the Shelf by Poetry Foundation
February 3, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 578
About this episode
Stephanie Niu discusses her experiences of being lost at sea and the metaphorical journey of finding one's place in the world.
Stephanie Niu on being lost at sea, crab bridges, and finding the heart of the world.
People in this episode
Guest: Stephanie Niu
Topics covered
- survival
- island
- nature
- poetry
- exploration
Keywords
- island
- survival
- crab bridges
- lost at sea
- heart of the world
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