Hi Tina'
'can't help you with the masterclass statement (although, Britain is
still such a 'class' society...<g>)
As to her assertions, given the number of absolutely major contemporary
women poets, it's just the usual bullshit....
At least in Canada....
Doug
On 5-May-06, at 8:46 AM, Tina Bass wrote:
> 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
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