Marti prefers the simple world. Although this world is harsh at times in its simplicity, as is described by Marti, “the fetid viscous traces…”, and “vile, the cowards,” it is apparent that he prefers being in touch with this basic world than being without it. This world is the opposite of the ornate and rhetorical. This simple world is not embellished with superfluous adjectives to make it seem more beautiful. It is what it is. The ornate and rhetorical, however depends on vivid and complex descriptions to captivate its audience. Marti in his description emphasizes that poetry should be just like the simple world, full of nobility and truth. He feels that poetry should be an aesthetic experience of the truth, which will enable him to leave the world. He believes that the two ways two leave the world are through death or the aesthetic experience that poetry can give.
Monday, October 6, 2008
The Opposite of Ornate and Rhetorical Poetry (10/6/08)
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I agree with you John, Marti is all about simple poetry, hence the name of one of his poems "Simple Verses." In one of his poems, "Two Countries," the diction is simple and the story is simple, yet words like the night are masking something monumental and complex. Although the poem is simple, the reader at first glance probably does not realize that Marti is talking about starting a Cuban Revolution, unless the reader knows Marti's background
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