Actually about Gravity's Rainbow

Thomas Vieth vietht at slf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Wed Apr 16 17:16:28 CDT 1997


The circle-motif, I think, is indeed central to both content and 
structure of GR. Just think of the cyclic narrative technique of very 
many of the episodes. I prefer calling it a "mandala structure", as it 
infers the influence of Carl Jung which I find is rather strong. Should 
anyone be interested in hearing more on this very issue, I'd be glad to 
provide the info. 

Thomas



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