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Real Sofistikashun: Essays on Poetry and Craft

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by Tony Hoagland

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What is the story behind the peculiar spelling in the title?
Stephen Kowalkowski Not sure there's an actual story--it's just a joke. Sophistication means being worldly and knowledgeable, so the irony of misspelling that word provid…moreNot sure there's an actual story--it's just a joke. Sophistication means being worldly and knowledgeable, so the irony of misspelling that word provides some silly, unpretentious humor. (less)
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