The Weight of History: A Conversation with Charles Inouye

In this moving episode, Dialogue poetry editor Terresa Wellborn sits down with Charles Inouye to explore how family history shapes his work. Inouye reflects on the influence of his stoic grandfather, with whom he shared a nearly silent relationship, even after learning Japanese in an effort to connect. Their poignant story underscores themes of generational silence and the weight of untold stories.

Inouye also shares a reading of his poem Nantucket Sound, featured in the Fall 2024 issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought.

About the Guest:
Charles Inouye is a professor of Japanese and the co-director of the International Literary and Visual Studies program at Tufts University. His work bridges the gaps between language, history, and personal memory, offering insights into identity and connection across generations.