I think Charles Dickens is the most overrated writer. Great Epectations and a Christmas Carol are my basis for this because, even though they were classicas of their time, they were overrated!
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I think Charles Dickens is the most overrated writer. Great Epectations and a Christmas Carol are my basis for this because, even though they were classicas of their time, they were overrated!
Could you expand on that?Quote:
Originally Posted by bakestewah
Calling him "Marquez" is a term of endearment. And do not think for one second that I hold any lack of respect for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by liberal viewer
and just so you know, his name is not "Garcia Marquez" it is "Gabriel Garcia Marquez" if you are going to make comments like that, you should make them correctly.
Maybe it is because I had to study him at school, but D.H. Lawrence for me is the most over rated writer in the English language. Dickens was turgid. But Lawrence gives banality a bad name.
Actually, if you wish to use a term of endearment for the great Colombian, you should refer to him as "Gabo", as many do, or, more correctly: "El Gabo". The "Marquez" is actually a sore spot because when he was awarded the Nobel, Singer referred to him dismissively as "Marquez", saying that he was not in the same league as Tolstoy, which of course begged the question: "What about you, Mr. Singer? You aren’t even in the same sport!"Quote:
Originally Posted by Igetanotion
I never liked Singer anyhow.
Cheers
Hey look! Here's another hair to split!
I love pointless arguments over last names. =)
What is "pointless" about trying to be as accurate as possible? If we, in a forum of literature, for crying out loud!, let these things slide, we'd just show that we aren't intellectually demanding.:sick:Quote:
Originally Posted by iloveoscar
I would never be so bold as to refer to him as "Gabo" this is a name that his friends gave him, and no matter how much I adore him, I am not lucky enough to have his personal acquaintance. And, Yes, I know his nickname is Gabo.Quote:
Originally Posted by liberal viewer
Hey, your name "liberal viewer" should be written "Liberal Viewer".Quote:
Originally Posted by liberal viewer
J.K Rowling
Stephen King *shudder* I'm all for detail, but a 5 page description of somebody brushing their teeth is not imperative to plot (obviously an exageration, but fellow Stephen Kind haters get the point)
Nothing wrong with long descriptions if it's well done. My objection to Stephen King is his lack of style and frankly, his boring and flavorless writing.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeccaT
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Originally Posted by bakestewah
I am afraid this is not something one can conclude based on one novel (out of at least fourteen) and one short story.
I find it interesting to find numerous typographical errors in these postings. After all, this is a literature forum. To criticize writers while using poor grammar and spelling is rather hypocritical. I enjoyed the Harry Potter series, and think that any books which encourage children to read are worth their weight in gold.
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Originally Posted by Etienne
Awesome :lol:
Awesome