Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Carmine Starnino and Christian Bök: The Cage Match of Canadian Poetry
Christian Bök and Carmine Starmino, says the caption, "duke it out in their discussion of Canadian poetry." I watched this parley, which took place a few days ago, with great interest. If there's any clash here, it's between two writers possessing contrasting psychological/creative styles that need not be as dismissive of each other's creative practices as they have been. The tension between them is palpable -- I don't think they looked at each other through the whole hundred minutes -- but it's intriguing to see how their views are undergoing some process of moderation, and how much common ground they actually share.
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Brian, remember how once upon a time I told you if you happen to be talking to Carmine Starnino, ask him if he's still an arsehole...? Well, after watching his near-pointless debate with that Bok fellow, I take it all back: He's not so much an arsehole as what he is a lethargic ankle.
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