sequals???

Andersen Jesper Sparre janderse at haverford.edu
Mon Aug 11 10:51:47 CDT 1997


> I guess I don't understand why Paul wouldn't have a right to write his book
> - Clear, from his message, he is writing his own work because he was
> inspired by the themes of GR - Sortta like if one were to read OTHELLO and
> decide to write a modern play about the impact of jealousy - Surely you
> don't imagine that GR is the last word on the subject
> 
> Perhaps Paul should just let his text stand on itsown and let his readers
> discover the the comparisons to GR

I think that's exactly the thing to do.  I think that saying that your 
work "approaches the genius of ____" and so forth is a disservice to the 
inspring author.  If you really want to push a point there probably 
isn't a single post-'72 pomo novel that isn't inspired by GR - it was 
just too good to ignore.  But to actively pursue such a goal seems a 
little sketchy to me.  But then i'm still lokking for that url.

	Jesper Andersen



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