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E.E. Cummings and dyslexia.

J Alison Rosenblitt¹, Linda S Siegel²

¹Regent's Park College, Faculty of Classics, University of Oxford, Oxford, England.

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|September 4, 2020

Summary

This study suggests E.E. Cummings may have had mild dyslexia, evidenced by his writing and educational history. Dyslexia could be a contributing factor to his unique modernist literary style.

Keywords:

Dyslexia E.E. Cummings Poetry

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Area of Science:

Literary analysis
Cognitive psychology
Neurodiversity studies

Background:

E.E. Cummings, a prominent modernist poet, developed a distinctive literary style.
Understanding the cognitive underpinnings of artistic creativity is crucial in literary and psychological studies.

Observation:

Analysis of E.E. Cummings' archival papers reveals potential indicators of mild dyslexia.
These indicators include spelling patterns, handwriting characteristics, and educational records.

Findings:

Evidence suggests E.E. Cummings exhibited traits consistent with mild dyslexia, such as challenges with analytical prose and a unique approach to page orientation.
His strengths in lateral thinking and making novel connections are also noted.
While acknowledging the primary influence of literary modernism on his aesthetic, dyslexia is proposed as a contributing factor to his unique style.

Implications:

This perspective offers a nuanced understanding of E.E. Cummings' literary innovations.
It highlights how neurodevelopmental differences might intersect with artistic expression within specific historical and cultural contexts.
Further research could explore the relationship between dyslexia and creativity in other modernist artists.