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>On Fri, 9 Mar 2001, Alison wrote... > >> (What is "effective poetry"? btw) > >I meant poetry that has a social or political effect, rather than just >being enjoyed or read with interest. I intended the meaning for this >context only; I don't want to imply that a poem has to inspire the >oppressed masses to throw off their shackles for it to be effective in >any of a large number of other senses. > >Best, >-- >Peter > >http://www.hphoward.demon.co.uk/poetry/ yawn.