I agree, except that it's the 103rd anniversary! Oh, and one last thing. A bipolar disorder is not necessarily a psychosis. On Fri, 30 Oct 1998 09:32:26 -0800 Jacob Korg <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Perhaps, on this 102d anniversary of Pound's birth, it is fitting to lead > this thread back to its original concern --the relation of Pound's state > of mind to his poetry. The many fascinating facts and speculations we have > seen in these postings suggest that these are muddy waters that are not > easily clarified. I hope Mr. Redman does not consider my use of his name > as gratuituous, since it was his original message about bi-polar disorder > (so long ago) that prompted my reply. Since he thinks of his view as > hypothetical and is forming it with professional help (an expression not > to be misconstrued), he is certainly being sufficiently cautious. I am > happy to see that Mr. Surette has eloquently supported my original advice > with one of the best messages we have seen, and I have learned that mental > conditions may be influenced by nationality (Richard Read), and also that > it is wise to stock up on chicken before turning to creative effort. > These exchanges will certainly want us to see Mr. Redman's book, > and it might be best, as he suggests, to wait until it appears before > evaluating his hypothesis. > Jacob Korg Tim Redman School of Arts and Humanities, JO 31 University of Texas at Dallas P.O. Box 830688 Richardson, TX 75083-0688 (972) 883-2775 (o) (972) 883-2989 (fax)