Oxford poetry professor candidates clash over 'Elizabeth Taylor's eyes'
Jostling for prestigious role of Oxford poetry professor continues as Beat poet Michael Horovitz attacks 'pseudointellectual' newspaper piece penned by rival Roger Lewis
It may be one of the most esteemed positions the world of poetry has to offer, but the election for Oxford University's professor of poetry is steadily becoming a circus, with one contender this morning accusing his competitor of "pseudointellectual chutzpah" and questioning his qualifications for the role.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Tuesday, 15 June, 2010
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