Poetry anthology sparks race row
Poet Rita Dove's Penguin Anthology of 20th Century American Poetry attacked by renowned critic Helen Vendler for valuing 'inclusiveness' over quality
A furious row has broken out in the rarefied confines of American poetry circles, after grande dame of poetry criticism Helen Vendler attacked former poet laureate Rita Dove's anthology of 20th-century American poetry for its focus on "multicultural inclusiveness" rather than quality.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Thursday, 22 December, 2011
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