It’s long, it’s grueling, it’s telling, it’s replete with suplexes of poetics, pile-drivers of discourse and a great view into the poetry scene in Canada. Her Majesty the Queen shall soon decree that this debate between Christian Bok and Carmine Starnino be required viewing for students of poetry in Canada. Queen Elizabeth says: Christian “by the book” Bok, Carmine “stuttering sublimities” Starnino, who’s side you gonna be on? Biggest question of all: is Christian Bok a friendly robot alien from the future? Only time will time.
