Love the discussion of Moby Dick, easily one of my favorite novels. I read it my freshman year of college, prepared to be bored out of my skull, and was blown away by its inventiveness, humor, characters, and the power and beauty of Melville's language. It does not, of course, hold up to modern identity-based scrutiny, and is "racist" and "sexist" as people say. Still and all, what an amazing piece of work, and one that I reread from time to time for pure pleasure. Glad to hear John enjoyed it as well, and that Glenn recognizes Melville's genius, I would have been so crestfallen if they had felt otherwise!
One of my questions for their q-and-a episodes has been what are G&J's favorite works of fiction, poetry, film, etc., and I would love to hear more from both of them on that front. I think it would be fun and entertaining, and might be a nice break from the race beat if they're looking for one. Anyway.
Love the discussion of Moby Dick, easily one of my favorite novels. I read it my freshman year of college, prepared to be bored out of my skull, and was blown away by its inventiveness, humor, characters, and the power and beauty of Melville's language. It does not, of course, hold up to modern identity-based scrutiny, and is "racist" and "sexist" as people say. Still and all, what an amazing piece of work, and one that I reread from time to time for pure pleasure. Glad to hear John enjoyed it as well, and that Glenn recognizes Melville's genius, I would have been so crestfallen if they had felt otherwise!
One of my questions for their q-and-a episodes has been what are G&J's favorite works of fiction, poetry, film, etc., and I would love to hear more from both of them on that front. I think it would be fun and entertaining, and might be a nice break from the race beat if they're looking for one. Anyway.
Or maybe just post a reading list.