For Natasha's Contest : The Power of Fiction 30/9/26
"Two conservative writers, James McAuley and Harold Stewart, wanted to mock the rising popularity of modernist poetry. They created a completely fictional, deceased garage mechanic named Ern Malley and wrote 17 completely nonsensical poems in a single day by randomly pulling words out of the dictionary and lines from Shakespeare. They sent the collection to Max Harris, the prestigious editor of the avant-garde journal Angry Penguins. Harris completely fell for it, declaring Malley a forgotten literary genius and dedicating an entire issue of his magazine to the poems. The hoax dealt a massive blow to the Australian modernist movement when the truth was exposed." Wikipedia. Immense elation filled his demena which grew. To think this genius of poetic prowess was new. The amazing poetry filled his mind with awe. He knew his readers would gasp and adore. The Editor had discovered a genius of note. To all his readers he could do nothing but gloat. He had discovered contemporary excellence. Poetry not measured in dollars and cents. He declared that this poet E. M. was one of the greats. His poetry illuminated each page with masterful traits Here within the power of fiction certainly was rife. For the editor of Angry Penguins twas the find of his life.
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