Creation of the Spectra Hoax
Poet involved
What happened
In 1916, Ficke, alongside Witter Bynner, created the Spectra hoax, publishing under the pseudonym Anne Knish. This literary prank involved a manifesto and a collection of poems that parodied modernist poetry. The hoax gained traction in New York City, where it was initially taken seriously by critics.
Literary impact
The Spectra hoax allowed Ficke to explore the boundaries of poetic expression and critique the modernist movement he both admired and found excessive. This experience deepened his understanding of poetic voice and identity, influencing his later works and his relationship with contemporary literary trends.
Source: Wikipedia
