Insights and/or Suggestions

[Steven Maas (CUTR)]

Shawn J O'Connor wrote: 
> Impressed by the reviews I recently purchased Mason & Dixon -my first
> exposure to Pynchon's writings.  Could you please share with me some
> insights and/or suggestions into understanding his work.

I'd say join in on the Mass Discussion of M&D which has only just begun--
discussion of the second section covering chapters 5-7 should begin today
(when notes and questions are posted) and continue for 2 weeks.  For
details on the MDMD see Andrew Dinn's page at: 
	http://www.cee.hw.ac.uk/~andrew/pynchon-mdmd.html

For introductions to Pynchon's work and advice to new Pynchon readers see
HyperArts Pynchon Pages at:
	http://www.hyperarts.com/

There's also the Pynchon home page at:
	http://www.pomona.edu/pynchon/

There are various other web pages as well, many indexed on the ones I've
listed.  The P-list archive for several years is online as well.

	Steve Maas