This list isn't Universal

Matt Kozusko (mkozusko@parallel.park.uga.edu)
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 21:14:04 -0400

WILL HOCHMAN wrote:
 
> books still sell well and are read frequently in schools...i'm not sure if
> "universal" is the right word, but it does explain to me  why we still
> discuss his writing with reading and writing and even silent passion.

That word is what keeps me up at night.  The distinction I am drawing is
between something being widely accepted and something being universally
accepted.  People still discuss Salinger widely and affectionately and
vigorously.  It's doubtful, though, that they will do so forever,
everywhere.  

 
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Matt Kozusko    pedantic_bastard@parallel.park.uga.edu