Re: A. Burgess (keeping a dictionary handy)

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In a message dated 98-11-30 17:46:39 EST, you write:

<< I would not recommend using a dictionary while reading A Clockwork
 Orange because part of the experience of reading the book is becoming
 assimilated to the language when you finish. When I first started
 reading the book the language sounded like gibberish but soon I was
 able to understand it perfectly. I thought it was amazing and if I had
 used a dictionary it would not have been the same. >>


Liz-

I agree, I did at first start reading it without the dictionary, and after
awhile I had an idea of what the words are, but by my nature I like to know
exactly what things mean, so after getting the feel for the book and Burgess'
writing style, I liked to have the dictionary handy.  I will agree though that
you should read at least the first few chapters without anything though to get
a feel for him and it.  

-Becky

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