Peter, I think "vilification" is too strong a word. I have only questioned
the artistic value of WW's poetic ideas and not said anything about his
character. Indeed, I said, at one point, his intentions were pure.
My criticism of Heaney on this listserv earlier in the year was seen by
many as far more personal but it didn't cause you to react to it in this
way.
On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:48:03 +0100, Peter Riley
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>I'm suspending reception of mail from this list until this
>vilification of Wordsworth stops. Perhaps somebody would kindly let
>me know when the coast is clear.
>
>Peter
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