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I have so much with which to catch up. Critics then, like those today, have valid points in their own minds. Sometimes it’s a shame so much weight is given to their opinions. Art, like talent, is a gift often in the eye of the beholder. Great post! 🌹😄💐
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 10, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Sherri G,
Matthew Arnold was highly intelligent but he had some quirks too. His deep moral sense kept him at a distance from the practical approach to life. And, the world doesn’t run on morals. Great poets can either be serious or humorous. Alexander Pope, Dryden, Shelley were extremely witty and it’s a pleasure to read them. Ancients have their buildings to do, and so are poets of different ages.
posted by
anib
on June 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Critic or not, one thing about poetry is that they can seriously move the reader. Critiquing a poet's words negatively reflects on a lack of inspiration in his works. Simply put, not all poetry is good.
posted by
Sherri_G
on June 4, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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