John Barth Vs. Pynchon

[Paul Mackin]

Normally comparative studies are the desirable mode, though fan-dom might make
this difficult.  But seriously, yes. And don't forget Gore Vidal's now ancient
NYRB piece 'Plastic Fiction' where P was singled out favorably among
so-called university writers for being the one among the rest not relying on a
university connection.  Ah, Gore. And what's wrong with a university
connection, eh,  rj and kai and others I'm sure.  Oh well . . . .

                                                                        P.


Saioued Al-Zaioued wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone would take up the challenge and compare the two
> authors in a general manner. I was wondering if Barth has the depth, I just
> start "lost in the funhouse" and really do not know what to think.
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