Where did Shahid meet James Merrill? How did James Merrill influence Shahid's poetry?
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Agha Shahid Ali met James Merrill in Arizona, United States. Merrill was visiting a reading group. Shahid learned about it and requested to meet him. He even arranged a meal for James. James was happy with meal and was soon attracted to Shahid. A good relationship blossomed between them. After meeting James, Shahid changed his poetic style. His poems became more formal. He started using metrical patterns and verses. He used Canzone and sestina verse forms.
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