The Art of Craziness
In On Being Charged with Writing Incorrectly , the Amorous Lady defends her character as a poet against those who might not think of her as an artist. Her voice is loud and clear when she writes, “My free-born thoughts I'll not confine.” She does not lack confidence and is not afraid to say what she desires. Since she knew that the male dominant society of her time would not listen to her, she compared herself with Apollo, the Greek god. She is not asking for equality when comparing herself to Apollo, but she is putting herself in a god-like position that mortal men, without talents cannot reach her. The poet asserts that is a naturally born artist and does not need rules to write her poetry. Towards the end, the poet confesses that her desire to write poetry only came from pleasure and does not seek much fame. The Amorous Lady offers a romantic view of poetry. She embraces the idea of the muse, the whisperer, the mystic that surrounds the poets and their writing.