Karl Shapiro to Isabella Gardner, March 22, 1954.

Karl Shapiro to Isabella Gardner, March 22, 1954.

Gardner, Isabella, 1915-1981

Karl Shapiro to Isabella Gardner, March 22, 1954. Shapiro gives Gardner his opinions on her paper. He mentions that he doesn't like the way poets are encouraged by the public to talk about things instead of hearing poems. He advises Gardner not to quote other authors. He feels that "a poet shouldn't need any other solidifying substance than his own ideas." Shapiro says that Gardner could be a critic. He goes on to talk about the difference between what the public wants and what a poet wants--he says that this contrast can make the poet nervous. Shapiro is happy that Gardner will be doing readings and talks.

Shapiro, Karl

Isabella Gardner Papers (MSS050) - Box 13, Folder 558

1954: March 22

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