Mason and Dixon

[Terrance F. Flaherty]

Curious what inspired you to take up this topic. Pynchon, at
least in his Luddite essay, does not seem to come down on
the anti-computer/corruption of narrative side?
At least that's how I see it. I think he is concerned that
information will be mistaken for knowledge, maybe wisdom
(plato's issue)? I think M&D has the latest technologies in
mind. I think, if I were to try to write a thesis on this
topic, I would go for the Duck. Pynchon's warning in the
Luddite essay, is about the Duck.

TF

TF

Dangermouse wrote:
> 
> To all,
>         I am embarking on a thesis paper concering Mason and Dixon. I want
> to use the novel as a example of a novel that defends the narrative form
> against corruption from computer technologies, the internet and eventual
> cyber-narratives. So, the idea is a little rough and convoluted, but I do
> believe TRP has some of the latest technologies in his mind as he writes
> this opus. My query is thus: if you know of any excellent reviews or
> essays on the text, please let me know. Or suture self. Best,
> 
>                                                 Graham
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