Western literature in decline

David Morris fqmorris at gmail.com
Fri Oct 27 08:25:11 CDT 2006


Oops.  Bad typo:  Intent not Intenet

On 10/27/06, David Morris <fqmorris at gmail.com> wrote:
> I think there is an element of intenet in common.  Both authors were
> aiming for a masterwork with an eye towards history.
>
> As for form, have you read the Rocketman essay linked here yesterday?
> I think it's pretty convincing:
>
> > http://news.washcoll.edu/press_releases/2006/05/21_sophiekerrprize.html
>
> David Morris
>
> On 10/26/06, Steven <mcquaryq at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > You're right.  I don't see much resemblance in either intent or form between GR and Finnegans Wake either.  There's an element of playfulness in both authors ... pretty thin gruel there.
> >
> > On Oct 26, 2006, at 9:25 AM, David Morris wrote:
> >
> >  Well take note that you
> >
> > assumed "his agon with Joyce" meant Ulysses.
> >
> > Steven
>


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David Morris



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