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Things have been a bit hectic lately, what with the McCarthy conference and so on. I've lost the thread of my reference to lynchings and Baldwin's short story. What was that all about?!
Regards,
Jim
posted by jimsnopes at 9:27 am (EST) on Jul 4, 2009
Talking of lynchings, do you know Going to Meet the Man, a short story by James Baldwin? Another piece of "takes your breath away" writing.
Regards,
Jim.
posted by jimsnopes at 1:40 pm (EST) on Jun 18, 2009
After Faulkner had to stop on account of dying, I sought out succesors and McCarthy is certainly the best, for me. As you say it is language that does it for you, I hope you would enjoy his stuff? Have you tried Blood Meridian yet? Really grim, but the language, as with Faulkner, takes my breath away.
Regards,
Jim
posted by jimsnopes at 12:25 pm (EST) on Jun 17, 2009
Thanks for your comment on the Twin! I completely agree with you, though I could never say it so eloquently as you did.
Gerbrand Bakker is magnificent. It's a pity really, that you probably don't know the Dutch farming landscape he set the story in.
The English title of the book is also translated into something completely different.
In Dutch, it is roughly "It is silent up there" - I think, both referring to his dad being silent upstairs and maybe to a more religious aspect.
Naming the book "The Twin" sort of takes away the surprise halfway through the story.
Gerbrand Bakker is also known for his humour, and that's also to be found in this book, albeit beneath the surface.
You might like Erling Jepsen as well, Kunsten at græde i kor is the original title. It is a bit sadder, but also intermingled with humour.
If you have a recommendation...I'd be glad to hear from you!
Kind regards,
Evelyn
posted by emhromp2 at 1:55 pm (EST) on Jun 5, 2009