Re: That Hamilton book

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Socttie's analogy made me remember a short story by DH Lawrence, "The Man
Who Loved Islands" because (i'm going on memory fumes here...) Lawrence
seemed to be presenting a story of how one becomes a hermit...I understand
Hamilton's and Scottie's negative "take" on Salinger's reclusiveness, but
don't see how that changes what Mr. Salinger put on the page...mocking
reclusive trappists may be a hobby for some...I just wish they'd do it
more quietly...

I have reviewed Hamilton's research notes and read his book a while ago
but believe he did a good job of updating and collecting Salinger info.  I
don't agree with some of Hamilton's interpretations, and I don't like the
attitude he eventually settles into about his subject, but I think he has
significantly added to the body of Salinger scholarship.

will

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