Quote by Norman MacCaig

In fact a lot of them I think are absolute baloney. Those Charles Olsens and people like that. At first I was interested in seeing what they were up to, what they were doing, why they were doing it. They never moved me in the way that one is moved by true poetry.

In fact a lot of them I think are absolute baloney. Those Ch

Summary

The speaker expresses their disapproval towards certain poets, specifically mentioning Charles Olsens, by labeling their work as "baloney" - implying it lacks substance or authenticity. Initially curious about these poets and their motivations, the speaker found their writings unimpressive, failing to evoke the deep emotional impact associated with genuine poetry. This quote highlights the subjective nature of poetry as art, with the speaker suggesting that not all work labeled as poetry resonates as deeply as they perceive true poetry to do.

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By Norman MacCaig

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