SOME REFLECTIONS ON READING CONTEMPORARY BRITISH POETRY
2010; University of La Laguna; Issue: 60 Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
2530-8335
AutoresMaría del Pino Montesdeoca Cubas, María del Pino,
Tópico(s)Poetry Analysis and Criticism
ResumoespanolEl presente articulo pretende reflexionar sobre algunos aspectos relacionados con la lectura de la poesia britanica contemporanea. Para cumplir este cometido, incluiremos una entrevista inedita con el poeta Michael Symmons Roberts. La amplia experiencia de Michael Schmidt como editor y su punto de vista sobre la relacion de la critica y la creacion de una cultura de lectura de poesia, nos serviran de guia. Asimismo, haremos un breve repaso a algunas revistas especializadas en poesia britanicas actuales y a su impacto en la creacion de una comunidad de lectores de poesia amplia y variada. Defenderemos que la docencia de la poesia en la universidad juega un papel decisivo a la hora de forjar una cultura de lectura de poesia EnglishThe aim of the present article is to consider several aspects related to the reception of contemporary British poetry. An interview with the poet Michael Symmons Roberts will help us in our discussion. We will bear in mind Michael Schmidt’s experience as an editor and his views on the role of literary critics with respect to poetry readership as well. In addition, we will provide a brief account of some British poetry magazines and of their impact in the forging of a wide and varied poetry reading audience. We will also argue that University poetry teachers play a decisive role in this matter as well.
Referência(s)