Life Beneath New York

snappydresser snappydresser at rogers.com
Wed Jul 13 01:00:27 CDT 2005


And seeing that a version of Pynchon exists in the Simpsons' universe, and 
seeing as the Simpsons universe seems to be a place where C.H.U.D.S. roam 
New York City sewers, there's a chance the twain shall meet!

YOPJ

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Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 10:36 AM
Subject: Pike: Life Beneath New York


> Fantastic article on some of the reports, ethnographies, literature and 
> films which have utilised stories of and from the urban subterranean, and 
> the racial, social and political subtexts and symbolism contained therein. 
> Refers to Pynchon's sewer episodes in _V._ in detail, documenting 
> Pynchon's influences and literary precursors and some of those works 
> influenced by him, such as Matt Ruff's _Sewer, Gas & Electric: The Public 
> Works Trilogy_:
>
> 'Urban Nightmares and Future Visions: Life Beneath New York'
> by David L. Pike, _Wide Angle_ 20.4, October 1998, pp. 8-50.
>
> Pdf available.
>
> best
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