Shoudn't it be 'poetry mistressclass'?
>From: Tina Bass <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Poetryetc provides a venue for a dialogue relating to poetry and
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>Subject: Poetry as Male Display
>Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 15:46:37 +0100
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>Dear all,
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>I have just had a booklet drop through my door advertising activities at
>the Hay Festival. I note that on Saturday 27th May
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>'in her annual poetry masterclass, (Professor) Greer explores the idea that
>literature is a masculinist invention; poetry in particular is a
>spectacular form of male display. Women have to adapt a language which
>objectifies them absolutely to become the speakers, the verbal aggressors'
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>Any thoughts on this?
>
>My own feelings are that this is a sterile and unhelpful approach to the
>study of poetry.
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>And could someone explain what a 'poetry masterclass' is please?
>
>Tina
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