Not all American literary sylists liked Henry Adams

[Paul Mackin]

On Sun, 22 Aug 1999, jporter wrote:

> Mencken lacked grandeur, or at least the authenticity of
> a Henry Adams, who, rightfully- as in the rights of class and priviledge-
> was able to express an authentic American fin de siecle. Speaking of which,
> we could use an Adams at this point in our (ahem) history. I guess Pynchon
> is about as good as we'll get, at this late date.

Yes, I quite agree. Perhaps, as per my post, if we can't have an
Adams were can have a Slothrop--as consolation prize. :-)

		P.