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The Poet's Mistake

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Book Synopsis: What our tendency to justify the mistakes in poems reveals about our faith in poetry—and about how we read
Keats mixed up Cortez and Balboa. Heaney misremembered the name of one of Wordsworth's lakes. Poetry—even by the greats—is rife with mistakes. In The Poet's Mistake, critic and poet Erica McAlpine gathers together for the first time numerous instances of these errors, from well-known historical gaffes to never-before-noticed grammatical incongruities, misspellings, and solecisms. But unlike the many critics and other readers who consider such errors felicitous or essential to the work itself, she makes a compelling case for calling a mistake a mistake, arguing that denying the possibility of error does a disservice to poets and their poems.
Tracing the temptation to justify poets' errors from Aristotle through Freud, McAlpine demonstrates that the study of poetry's mistakes is also a study of critical attitudes toward mistakes, which are usually too generous—and often at the expense of the poet's intentions. Through remarkable close readings of Wordsworth, Keats, Browning, Clare, Dickinson, Crane, Bishop, Heaney, Ashbery, and others, The Poet's Mistake shows that errors are an inevitable part of poetry's making and that our responses to them reveal a great deal about our faith in poetry—and about how we read.

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Explore the fascinating world of poetic errors with The Poet's Mistake! Delve into the hidden nuances of famous poets' mistakes and uncover the profound insights they offer about the nature of poetry. From historical blunders to grammatical mishaps, this book sheds light on the often overlooked aspect of poetic creation. Discover why embracing these errors can enhance your appreciation of poetry like never before.

Unlock a new perspective on poetry and delve into the realm of critical analysis with The Poet's Mistake. Author Erica McAlpine presents a compelling argument for acknowledging and studying poetic errors, challenging the conventional notion that mistakes are intentional or add value to a poem. Gain fresh insights into the craft of poetry as you explore the intersection of creativity, intentionality, and interpretation in this thought-provoking book.

Don't miss the opportunity to enrich your understanding of poetry and literary criticism with The Poet's Mistake. Through meticulous examinations of renowned poets such as Wordsworth, Keats, Dickinson, and more, this book offers a unique perspective on the role of errors in creative expression. Expand your literary horizon and unravel the layers of complexity within poems as you embark on a journey through the intriguing world of poetic mistakes.

Order now and discover the hidden gems in poetic errors with The Poet's Mistake. Enhance your appreciation for poetry and gain valuable insights into the creative process of poets through this captivating exploration. Immerse yourself in the world of poetic intricacies and broaden your literary horizons with this illuminating book.

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