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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 > poetics <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Poetry as Male Display >Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 15:46:37 +0100 > >Dear all, > >I have just had a booklet drop through my door advertising activities at >the Hay Festival. I note that on Saturday 27th May > >'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' > >Any thoughts on this? > >My own feelings are that this is a sterile and unhelpful approach to the >study of poetry. > >And could someone explain what a 'poetry masterclass' is please? > >Tina > > > >------------------------------------- >[log in to unmask]