Clarification April 23, 2007
Posted by amanda in : Uncategorized , trackbackClarification: In light of recent discussions with Anna Journey in a comment exchange on this blog under the post “So Wierd” I feel compelled to clarify some things concerning this blog:
1. I am sorry if Ms. Journey’s feelings were hurt by any of the comments made here. This blog is just that a “web-log” it is a place I set up as a replacement to a normal notebook, where I can and have recorded my reactions to things as I discover them. While I am always slightly aware that other’s can read it, my faithful group of readers remains small and I do not and will not censor myself because it would be untrue to the idea behind a blog.
2. I will re-assert (again and again if necessary) that I am extremely glad that Blackbird went through all of the time and work necessary to get “Ennui” published. The only thing I have ever refuted is the common misconception that there “may” be other unpublished poetry when there so clearly is. However much this misconception was perpetuated by the press is really not my concern, as any quotes taken out of context by the Post or other papers were not made by me, and I will believe what I read in the Post if the parties concerned don’t make an issue out of it.
Intent:
My goal concerning Plath’s juvenilia is simply to get the chance to publish the poem I recieved, just as Blackbird published “Ennui”. I want to be given the chance to state very clearly that there IS catalogued, unpublished juvenilia at the Lilly Library. It is there just waiting to be read and it should be published for all enjoy, not piece by piece as we are having to do now.
I am an undergraduate student. I have no background in journalism and no aspirations towards being a journalist. This independent study was my idea and any decisions I have made have been my own. This blog represents my thought process, and it should be read just as that. Blogs are public domains, but it is also the individuals perrogative to start one. There are numerous sites that offer free blog space to anyone who feels compelled. I will always be happy to answer any concerns about my study or the contents of this blog. So please comment here if you have any comments or questions.
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AMEN!