Frank Wright

Frank Wright

Share this post

Frank Wright
Frank Wright
Beauty is Difficult

Beauty is Difficult

Where are the snows of yesteryear?

Frank Wright's avatar
Frank Wright
Sep 30, 2023
∙ Paid
21

Share this post

Frank Wright
Frank Wright
Beauty is Difficult
19
2
Share
The ecstasy of St Teresa, Bernini, 1652.

I was reading Ezra Pound last night, who said “Literature is news that stays news”.

Thanks to my dear friend Mr Kevin Michael Grace, and there is a kenning1, I also read Francois Villon’s masterpiece about the snows of yesteryear.

So I wrote a canto for you in the shed, and it is difficult2. Bear with me because I wil…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Frank Wright to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Frank Wright
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share