Hey, I replied to the story. It's a good piece.
I thought there was a beauty in its simplicity. I think the trademark of Hemingway's writing is simplicity, because that is what he tried to achieve, and yet the language is near to perfect at the same time. His short stories are the best example of this i feel, and yet 'a movable feast' reads in much the same way. You may not agree, but for me that is Hemingway's greatest asset, and it is why i like to read him. And yeah, as you've said, you didn't like 'on the road' and i really did, so it may just be a difference of opinion. I keep seeing the stranger by camus on bookshelves and i'm always tempted to buy it. I don't know anybody who has not liked it, so i might give it a go.
"It was brought to my attention again recently by a friend lit-netter, and i have again begun to realise how perfectly written it is." What makes it so? I have just posted that I have not studied literature formally as you have had a year to do. Are there elements that you can point out to me that I have missed- then again I am not done yet. I remember you liked On the Road and I just didn't get it.
I have not heard of Martin Amis. He's British and modern- out of my usual zone. I'm still trying to establish a good literary basis by reading "classics". I'm trying to read some French authors- read The Stranger by Camus recently. I have to admit it blew my mind.
Yes that's what i thought. I did appreciate how he is imparting his 'wisdom' with regards to writing, as you said, which i think is why i liked the book so much. I've recently ordered 'True At First Light' from the internet, which i think was his last novel, about the time he lived in africa. I've been reading Martin Amis recently as well, and i really enjoy his comic/philosophical style. He seems to be mocking contemporary culture while at the same time considering it in a serious light. A hard thing to do. I don't know if you have ever read anything by him...
It's OK. I think it is popular, for one reason, because he shares about his writing philosophy. I didn't realize what a scoundrel he was. He gambled while living in poverty with his family. He describes experiencing real hunger. You wonder if his wife and baby were also hungry. But I am still reading...
Thanks Jers! Good to hear everything is going well with Little Jers. I bet he's growing a lot. A movable feast is a really good book. It was the first thing i read by Hemingway i think.
Breathtest! An early congratulations for finishing your first year. This is fantastic! Little Jersea is all the rage at daycare and work is the same as usual. I'm still reading Hemingway- A Movable Feast.
hey, i'm doing great. Getting on with 1st year of uni, you know. Exams soon. Haven't been able to get on litnet much at all this year. been quite busy. what's going on with you? how have you been since we last talked?
How are you?
