Gothicism in Postmodern Anglo-American Narratives and Media

[davemarc]

From: Michael J. Hußmann <michael at michael-hussmann.de>
Subject: Re: Gothicism in Postmodern Anglo-American Narratives and Media


> Rcfchess at aol.com (Rcfchess at aol.com) wrote:
>
> > On the other hand, "Slow Learner" is rather amusing/ironic, if it's
> > self-referential; wonder if it was TP's idea or the publisher's or
> > agent's...?!
> > Anyone have any idea?
>
> Given how he makes short shrift of some of his earlier works in the
> introduction, I suppose the title was his idea. BTW, the title's German
> translation ("Spätzünder") isn't literal, but captures the meaning
> precisely. Literally, a "Spätzünder" is a bomb exploding only some time
> after it was expected to go off, but is usually applied metaphorically
> to a pupil or student who realizes his or her true potential only quite
> late in his career.
>
I wonder O'Brien says "Spätzünder" in German translations of 1984.

Would anyone here like to check that?

Best,

d.