Andrew,
Acker. Kathy (April 18, 1947-November 30, 1997) was one of
the most influential writers of her generation. Born in Manhattan, she
divided her working life between New York, London and California.
She was the author of numerous novels and anthologies of her work
include including Pussy, King of the Priates, Empire of the Senseless,
Blood and Guts in Hugh School, .... and more at
http://www.arts.ucsb.edu/bio_kathy.html
Best,
Wystan
> Hi Wystan,
>
> >promulgating just the kind of literary gentility <
>
> Yes, perhaps you're right . . although not only that. Mark made
> the comment ragarding a writer's stance to poetic content . . . .
> the levels of objectivity, irony, humour, etc which combat the
> preciousness assigned to personal psychic content -- those
> 'things' which belong to us. If having a cold eye is equivalent
> to gentility, then I guess I'm in favour of it :-) As long as cold
> eyes produce more than cold poems, of course.
>
> >Kathy Acker.<
>
> A new name to me -- can you post some details?
>
> Much appreciated,
>
>
> Andy
>
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