Why do so many people dislike poetry?

The Hatred of Poetry, an elegant new book by Ben Lerner, might sound like a contribution to this genre. (Indeed, he quotes Moore in the book's first line.) But Lerner has not written a screed or a lament, and he offers a very original diagnosis of what is wrong with the relationship between poets and their audience. read more

I reckon far less people regularly read poetry than the do the two activities above, and your question suggests that many even dislike it. This is because poetry often demands more effort from the reader. read more