the division seems most prominent in [Robin] Robertson himself, as he appears divided or at least ambivalent about his place between and in American poetry or “global” poetry and a history of Scottish verse.
When Robertson is working in the Scottish mode, he is at his best.
from Bookslut: Swithering by Robin Robertson
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I thought that was an entertaining and intelligent review, although the reviewer's generalisations on what Scottish poetry consists of are complete nonsense:
"Scottish poetry is a self-contained poetry most identifiable for its intimacy with nature and especially the sea and the folkloric and repetitive mnemonic chants."
Yeah, right...
But apart from that, Jason Rotstein makes some telling points about Robertson's writing and success.
Hi Rob
Good points, and great of you to stop in and leave this comment.
Here's another interesting Rotstein interjection, now that you mention it:
American poetry, generally speaking, is most characterized by voice techniques and wild outburst emotions.
Yours,
Rus
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