Imposing of a Pattern on Experience
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‘Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aesthetic enjoyment is recognition of the pattern.’ Alfred North Whitehead One of John’s more surprising suggestions was that ‘Tattoo’, a poem from ‘Paddy: A Life’ could be turned into a pattern poem. I’ve know George Herbert’s work since I studied the Metaphysical poets for O Level, so I am familiar with pieces such as ‘Easter wings’...