The Cult of Pynchon

[Ghetta Life]

I was referring to definitions #3 & 4:

Definition:

1. religion: a system of religious or spiritual beliefs, especially an 
informal and transient belief system regarded by others as misguided, 
unorthodox, extremist, or false, and directed by a charismatic, 
authoritarian leader

2. religious group: a group of people who share religious or spiritual 
beliefs, especially beliefs regarded by others as misguided, unorthodox, 
extremist, or false

3. idolization of somebody or something: an extreme or excessive admiration 
for a person, philosophy of life, or activity ( often used before a noun ): 
the cult of youth; a cult hero

4. object of idolization: a person, philosophy, or activity regarded with 
extreme or excessive admiration

5. fad: something popular or fashionable among a devoted group of 
enthusiasts ( often used before a noun ) has taken on cult status

6. cultural anthropology system of supernatural beliefs: a body of organized 
practices and beliefs supposed to involve interaction with and control over 
supernatural powers

7. sociology elite group: a self-identified group of people who share a 
narrowly defined interest or perspective



>From: "Carvill John" <johncarvill at hotmail.com>
>
> >cult attitude of the online Pynchon community
> 
>But isn't Pynchon something of a 'cult' writer?  Or would he be considered 
>'mainstream'?

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