Appreciating/Chopping a Poem
Rao Veluri (rveluri@smtpgate.anl.gov)
Wed, 05 Mar 97 09:58:49 CST
Friends:
Here is a poem I stumbled upon. Let us be
objective and criticize the poem. I have
deliberately chosen to post it as a work
by an anonymous unknown!
In appreciating the modern art, particularly
the post-impressionistic variety, I have learnt
that the artist's signature on the art work becomes
an integral part of the art work! It seems, even how
and where the piece gets exhibited, makes a difference.
I am not sure if the same 'theory' is valid in literature
and literary appreciation. True, if we know the author,
we either consciously or subconsciously tend to add
excess 'baggage' to the piece, that may or may not
be relevant!
The bottom line is this: Can a poem/a literary work
be objectively appreciated/criticized, irrespective
of the author?
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Cabbage and Carrot
One afternoon Cabbage visited Carrot
and found Carrot wearing something transparent.
"Oh, that looks quite fancy, that looks like fun.
But where are you off to in this cellophane?"
"You really think so?" blushed Carrot. "Well, I've..
Well, I've been invited tonight by the Knife.
And I've been invited-- please, don't get me wrong--
alone. I don't think I can bring you along."
"The Knife!" Cabbage shouted, disgusted. "Big deal!
Who cares for that cheap imitation steel?
I'm going out tonight too without you.
Two Spoons have invited myself for a stew."
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Posted by:
Venkateswara Rao Veluri