Re: jd is just an author

Musycian@aol.com
Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:29:55 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 98-11-17 18:52:44 EST, you write:

<< I have just joined the list and began reading previous letters, and 
 these are my thoughts. J.D. Salinger is just another author, he maybe a 
 damn good one, but all he is is an author.  I have just begun to read 
 his works, I have read Catcher and Franny and Zooey, but I believe 
 although he may have been trying to send some sortve message, looking 
 too deep into stories that are meant to be enjoyed can be a bad thing.  
 It can destroy the enjoyment.  Yes I find his works moving and they have 
 many messages, but learn from them and don't be obsessive.  I will 
 continue to monitor the list and occasionally have input, and read more 
 of his works.  I have a unique opportunity because I live in Princeton 
 and maybe able to obtain access to some of the unplublised works that 
 the University has. >>

There is merit in trying not to read too deep into things, and looking at
great authors like him, we do have a tendency to overanalyze everything,
however I think it's a little under playing to say he is "just" an author.
It's true he is an author. And if I had another favorite author, I'd love to
read about people's opinions on his work too. It just happens JD Salinger is
one I'm very impressed with and very interested in and he's had a lasting
affect on my life. I'll agree that he's no more than an author to me, but he's
one who's influenced my life so greatly that I love to read people's thoughts
on his work. That's so cool that you might be able to go see his rarely seen
stories! Wow, I'm envious. Well, those were just some of my thoughts.
~Lynda