Kim, I've actually read the lane essay too! Lane may be trying more
of "section man" move than Salinger intended, but I think it is
fairly certain that Rilke has permeated Salinger's work and tapping
the feelings in the 4th elegy may indeed help unravel some of APDFB.
I think Salinger has a deep respect for poetry (though he really
isn't known to write any) and imagine that a poetic explanation
yields insight. I think Jim is right to note varying interpretations
and that's where Lane loses me...his points rest on his
interpretations of Rilke as much as possible allusions to the 4th
elegy...but yes, I think going to Rilke to unravel more of Salinger
makes sense...but then again, I think reading Rilke to read Rilke
makes sense anyway, will
will
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