07-08-2016, 11:14 AM
I think artists should be egotistical. I think the personality of the poet is an important part of the poem, though you can't always have that information. When I say flaws I mean imperfections and not errors. The poet's worldview or understanding of poetry as this universal art form may be flawed or weak, but the poem can still stand on its own, just as what it is. And knowing the poet's personality can affect that too.