K
I don't see how 'poetic truth' derives from market forces in the way you
describe. Can you give me an example or explain it further?
P
> -----Original Message-----
> From: K.M. Sutherland [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 20 May 1999 14:38
> To: CLARK, Polly
> Cc: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: self-bingo
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> Polly:
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> "The way the poet lies and the kind of lie that is convincing for them to
> construct comes from some part of themselves, a part which is honest and
> true."
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> This seems to me to come from money, to propagate a mere decency of
> self-reflection that verges (snorkel to hand) on the saleably
> narcissistic. Honesty by market default. The idea that poetic affect
> derives so straightforwardly from the forces of good is all money jargon,
> I think, and serves to preclude more violent attempts at probity from
> the outset. If there's a part of me which is just honest and true, well,
> of course I ought to dole it out.
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> k
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