Monday, 11 January 2010
Older Magic
Rumours or news that Geoffrey Hill might become Oxford Professor of Poetry have Eyewear thrilled. Hill represents a more serious tradition than that espoused by the current laureate; and one loftier, more sublime and rhetorically nuanced. Hill is the finest living poet writing in the Miltonic line. He would bring much to the post.
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Dear Todd
ReplyDeleteIn hope that it's really true and not just yet another British Poetry Establishment example of public disinformation.
Best wishes from Simon
If this rumour is true, it's great news. When I saw Hill in Oct 2008 he seemed in good health for his years, with no less acuity and rather more gentleness and candor than his reputation affords him. I'm sure he would do the office much good,
ReplyDeleteInteresting. John Heath-Stubbs liked Hill, too. But please don't put down Carol Ann Duffy. She is a fine poet, witty. elegant and not stuffy. As for Oxford, that's not my problem!
ReplyDeleteAll good wishes,
Leah