September 1983 Issue [Books] Poetize or bust Download PDF Adjust Share Poetry isn't what it used to be, but then it never was by Hugh Kenner, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century American poetry Charles Olson Criticism George F. Butterick History and criticism M.L. (Macha Louis) Rosenthal Poets, American Robert Creeley Sally M. Gall United States More from Hugh Kenner The Reading Public I heard about a rejection letter recently that deserves preservation in these days of big-time word-merchandising. “I cannot recall reading,” it said without irony, “a novel as learned, as intelligent,… Out my computer window Travels in the land of BIX Ear culture Adjust Share