194/268 Of poetry, however, strictly speaking, there is not much; and there's a large proportion of conventional stuff in the volume. Of the ordinary impotencies and prettinesses of female poets she does not partake, but she can't take rank with poets in the good meaning of the word, I think, so as to stand without leaning. Also there is some bad taste and affectation in the dressing of her personality. I dare say Mr.Fields will bring you her book. |