Genius of the Crowd & Artaud (1 Viewer)

[roni]

Have just read Bukowski's Artaud-essay in 'Portions'.

His rant on p. 51 reminded me of the style of 'Genius of the Crowd':


After quoting some Artaud ("... all those who ..."), which already sounds a bit like 'Genius' ("... beware the preachers, beware the knowers ..."), he states:

"What Artaud means is those who quickly take any bait in order to make more sublime their ends through weakness and death. Their thought-cells quickly going to bed with anything near instead of anything real ..." etc.


The essay was first published in 1966.
As was 'Genius'.

Is it far-fetched to think, Hank was influenced by Artaud when writing that poem?

 

[number6horse]

Based on the comparisons you've made, it sure looks like Artaud was on his mind that year.

 

[dijhony]

Interesting, also i think that poem is a grand example of Nietzsche's influence on Bukowski.