This kind of respectful and considered debate is what I love most about Substack. I appreciate the reasoned thought both of you put into your posts, notes, and comments. It gives me hope that not all is lost in the world when it comes to the exchange of ideas among people of differing opinions and perspectives.
"am not well qualified to comment on his readings of the novels, DFW et al being “not my area” as it were" That certainly is not a barrier to this debate that is suggested. It would be a really good thing for everyone
I see you are sheepish at having been grumpy and regret having not been more courteous, which is admirable. However, it is unseemly to pivot to “Here is someone who agrees with me. And here is my agreeing with their agreeing with me.”
This kind of respectful and considered debate is what I love most about Substack. I appreciate the reasoned thought both of you put into your posts, notes, and comments. It gives me hope that not all is lost in the world when it comes to the exchange of ideas among people of differing opinions and perspectives.
:)
"am not well qualified to comment on his readings of the novels, DFW et al being “not my area” as it were" That certainly is not a barrier to this debate that is suggested. It would be a really good thing for everyone
I see you are sheepish at having been grumpy and regret having not been more courteous, which is admirable. However, it is unseemly to pivot to “Here is someone who agrees with me. And here is my agreeing with their agreeing with me.”
not what I was doing!