Thread: Mourning

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I firmly believe if you produce great writing you are a great writer, regardless of quantity produced (or, in some cases, despite it ).

Harper Lee is another example in my mind. A mediocre writer could never have produced anything like To Kill a Mockingbird.

James.

My dear James:

How right you are on every point.

Regards,

Obie

Originally Posted by welshwizard

A fair point.
Though could you be regarded as a great composer on the basis of one symphony, a great actor after one play, or a great painter after one picture?
Would you not have to show range and depth of talent over a number of works to be accorded the accolade 'Great'. As opposed to say, a superb or excellent writer.

Also a fair point. I guess it all depends on your definition of Great.

James.

Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, Alan:

Oh my, there is so much great stuff to read. Where does one start? Read Hemingway. Fitzgerald. Updike (By the way, I interviewed Updike a long time ago. What a dazzling mind he had. And he was so gracious and pleasant.). Dickens. Flaubert. Zola. Scores of contemporary writers. Start hitting the libraries. In fact, the first thing I do when moving to a new town is to get a library card and find out where all the bookstores are.

Stay well.

Regards,

Obie

All wonderful stuff, I agree, but I meant other Salinger, sorry, wasn't clear. So much wonderful stuff to read, not enough time.