Re: letter to Nicola
Camille Scaysbrook (verona_beach@geocities.com)
Wed, 04 Nov 1998 13:37:40 +1100
Like I've said MANY times before ... the ideal scholar is the one who can
balance emotion with intellect. I think that's why I'm so fond of the
metaphysical poets. I always resent people who turn everything into a
theory (the tutor who returned my essay with a lousy mark and the comment
`Your opinion is never a substitute for serious engagement with literary
theory' is foremost in my mind here') But that's not to say literary theory
can't be helpful.
Camille
verona_beach@geocities.com
@ THE ARTS HOLE www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Theater/6442
@ THE INVERTED FOREST www.angelfire.com/pa/invertedforest
> Those who only think don't really understand those who feel. Those who
> only feel--like Scottie--don't understand those who think (but think they
> do :) ). Those who do both, well, tend to be confused half the time...
> I read Joyce's Portrait, and Felt, and then I did my senior honors thesis
> on it, and never wanted to read another word of Joyce again :) So the
> danger's there.
> I know your question was directed toward Will, but somehow I think he's
> managed to avoid the danger. If you choose to remain an English major
> you're going to have to face this and overcome it somehow.