maps in V. and Vineland?

[severs at fas.harvard.edu]

I for one have often wondered whether the fake (?) Vinland map controversy (at
Yale? in the 60s?) had anything to do with Pynchon's choice of titles (and
themes) for that novel.  Anyone?


Quoting Geoff Stacks <gstacks at purdue.edu>:

> I'm very interested in Pynchon's use of maps. Of course, I've read M&D
> carefully, and I'm familiar with Slothrop's map in GR. But are there
> mentions of maps or mapmaking in his other work? I haven't gotten to V. or
> Vineland yet, and I thought I'd check with you guys to see if you had any
> ideas.
>
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