Sir,-A word about certain male bards who have set, themselves up on Mt. Olympus. Some may read like Miltonsome are balderdash. But it must be remembered that he who crows loudest is heard. Also women have always been more retiring in spite of several women writers who gained distinction several years ago in London. What is needed in this country, however, are the fairminded critics who give all styles a hearing with the exception of utter. rubbish. Poets who have found space in reputable newspapers deserve a voice. Cliques should be suppressed.
PAUL
WRIGHT
‘Winchester).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 18, Issue 443, 19 December 1947, Page 5
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