Dear Andy,
That explains the 'unacknowledged legislators' line -- Shelley was in the
Masons. Here's a 'syllogism' that might cheer you up for the few minutes
it'll take to demolish it. The first premiss, naturally, is derived from
some list members' ironic responses to the Kristeva quotes.
Anyone can write a poem.
Poems are only read by poets.
Therefore, anyone can read a poem.
Best,
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Jackson <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: poets who eschew clarity
> Ah -- it's been pointed out to me that I'm confusing formalism
> with New Formalism . . . so I'm not sure if my thoughts on this
> issue are still pertinent to Joseph's original post.
>
> I'm still left wondering though whether poetry is not so much the
> new rock 'n' roll but the new Freemasonry. Poems being the
> funny handshakes by which we recognise one another. And
> a complete mystery to those uninitiated in the Craft.
>
> What are the options? Any? Is poetry a lost cause within a
> culture nurtured on visual stimuli . . . destined for other poets
> only?
>
>
> Andy
>
>
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