Re: Moviegoer and The Stranger


Subject: Re: Moviegoer and The Stranger
From: Cade Bois (cadere@HOTMAIL.COM)
Date: Fri Jul 09 1999 - 12:45:25 EDT


>I've not heard of the comparison being made but I can tell you that WP was
>a
>great admirer if Camus in general and L'Etranger in paticular. We once read
>it together in the book group and he always felt it was the high water mark
>in modern alienation realization.
>
>Nikki
>
I've never heard that comparison either. I'm quite fascinated by Nikki's
comments since more than a couple professors and friends have pointed out to
me in my own writing a sort of "intertwined" Camusish/Percyish influence
which, according to one professor, "meshes" together quite nicely (might I
humbly mention on the side that, since I have such a great admiration for
both writers, it's a weighty and intimidating compliment). Since it's been
pointed out, I've given much thought to how both Camus and Percy seem to
compliment each other. I'd be very interested myseslf if anyone did know of
any essays written on the topic! -- Cade

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