As a tempter, here are the opening paras of my Editorial:
Are British poetry institutions failing poetry?
That is the controversial accusation levelled at the poetry establishment by long-time poet, editor and literary commentator, William Oxley, in this latest issue of Horizon Review. Authoritative bodies such as the Arts Council, Poetry Society, Arvon Foundation and Poetry Book Society are examined for their roles in this ‘establishment-centred’ problem as Oxley suggests that the teaching of creative writing now dominates the poetry world, with few outside poetry actually buying and reading the finished product.
In addition, we present the usual array of in-depth essays on art and literature: Colin Fisher discusses the publication of the first English translation of Kafka’s 'The Trial' in June 1937; poets Craig Raine and Jean Earle are brought under examination; an interesting theory of Beckett’s affinities with Buddhism is put forward by John L. Murphy, while Jon Stone expertly introduces us to the global lit-art phenomenon that is Manga.
1 comment:
Dear Jane
Are British poetry institutions failing poetry? Does a triangle have three sides? I enjoyed William Oxley's article on and criticism of the British Poetry Establishment which I largely agreed with and especially his remembrance of Sally Purcell's alcohol-fuelled funeral. Thanks for pointing them out.
Best wishes from Simon
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