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A Survey of African Poetry in the London Times, Sunday Times, Financial Times, the Times Literary Supplement 1865-1985

Poetry falls flat (1969-02-04)

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Critical Article

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1969-02-04
The Times

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"Poetry falls flat", The Times, 04 Feb 1969, 7 The Times Digital Archive, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CS118714436/TTDA?u=linc74325&sid=gale_api&xid=f411f015. Accessed 18 Oct 2024

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this critiques the contemporary poetry scene, pointing out how certain works fail to resonate or reach emotional depth with audiences. It examines the gap between the expectations of readers and the artistic choices of poets during that era, discussing the disconnect in terms of language, style, and accessibility.

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