I think the word that dismisses lyricism would be “cringe.” To be lyrical is to be earnest, striving…very not “cool online”
But readers grant different texts more grace based on their ontology. Selzers work has more authority (surgeon, physical text) so he’s allowed words that I, a reply guy, am not.
I think the word that dismisses lyricism would be “cringe.” To be lyrical is to be earnest, striving…very not “cool online”
But readers grant different texts more grace based on their ontology. Selzers work has more authority (surgeon, physical text) so he’s allowed words that I, a reply guy, am not.
Well said.
As you know, I write lyrical fiction and memoir and so appreciate this post.
I am going to be pondering the idea of "innocence" in lyricism for a while.