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Comment on: Great Authors

Bigthink — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:35:41 +0100

Perhaps the time crunch's effect of some readers' going less often to the more demanding, reflective literature could be partially alleviated by short stories. Shorter reading time allows for a bit more contemplation? Of course, publishers would have to buy in to the marketing of short story collections and short story cycles, and the quality of the short stories must live up to the depth of those written by Anton Chekhov, Katherine Mansfield, Ernest .Hemingway, Alice Munro, Carol Shields, et. al

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Bigthink — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:39:51 +0100

I am not concerned with the path of modern literature. There are wonderful works of fictions being produced and I am sure they will continue to be produced.

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Bigthink — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:34:34 +0100

Which is why transportation companies need to make the seats more comfortable, so I can reflect on my literature and not my ass, which 3 pages in is a asleep, and lower back.

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Bigthink — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:22:08 +0100

When we go to airports we are travelling at such a fast pace that we do not have time for reflection. That, I believe, is why so many people read 'lazy fiction' en route. Deep reflection on great literature takes time and should ideally be free of the distractions of travel.

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Bigthink — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:02:31 +0100

I was recently in an airport for vacation and that fluff/instant gratification literature is all anyone reads. I am concerned with the path of literature; it is nice to hear someone else with similar feelings on this issue (and it is an issue).