Kind of agree with your first paragraph. But why exclude poetry from the process of insight and criticism? 

Gerard


On Saturday, 20 January 2018, 17:01:16 GMT, Jaime Robles <[log in to unmask]> wrote:


It seems to me that EVERYONE only sees what they can or want to see. That they express it is one of the benefits of having a diverse (sorry for the cliché word) and multifaceted perception of the world. The idea, I believe, is to look at the various viewpoints and see how they expand or contract your own viewpoint. You don’t have to accept, confirm or deny them. No sides need be taken. It’s long ago been shown that historical “truth” is truth-making by the winners – but not reality. That goes theoretically as well. 

And truth in poetry? That’s a bit of an oxymoron.

My viewpoint. A woman speaking to whatever gender wants to listen ...
Take it or leave it. 


jaimerobles.com




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QS: Let’s return to poetics.
JR: When did we leave?

—From the conversation between Quinta Slef and Joan Retallack, The Poethical Wager





On Jan 20, 2018, at 7:56 AM, Luke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

We did read Charge of the Light Brigade in history class. I was nearly expelled for saying I liked it.

luke

On 20 January 2018 at 15:46, Luke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> You're off. - Gerard

The syllabus was awful that year. I get what you mean, just suggesting private school isn't just an O-level.

Luke

On 20 January 2018 at 15:33, Gerard Greenway <0000100059bf78af-dmarc- [log in to unmask]> wrote:
Why? They do the same qualifications. You do Eng Lang/Lit you will read the poetry, plays, novels on the syllabus. If you're interested you don't need more than Keats at O-level. You're off. - Gerard

All I meant is that it's got to be absurdly more difficult to write or even read poetry with a state school education.