GRGR (17): german samples

[Jsh Krtbn]

Paul Mackin writes:
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>On Fri, 7 Jan 2000, Lorentzen / Nicklaus wrote:
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>> >Why should we assume that the type of anachorism outlined
>> > above can occur only in one language, the apparently dominant language?
>> > By saying this aren't we falling into the whole cultural imperialism
>> > trip ourselves, or implying that Mr Pynchon has, when it is patently
>> > clear that he hasn't and that this is one of the most important themes
>> > of his text? For me, there is *always* meaning in the minutiae, the
>> > devil in the details, so to speak.
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>>   mmhh, i will think about it. this 'german error'-issue seems to be more   
>>   complicated than i thought ... 
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>Why doesn't anyone ever point out P's grammatical errors in English?
>Assume there must be a few here and there. Not that I would notice them.

When does it count as an error, and when is it "style"?






Josh

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