Hapworth
Andrew Youn (andrew.youn@yale.edu)
Sun, 28 Sep 1997 19:55:52 -0400 (EDT)
I recall somebody a few days ago saying something about Hapworth, but I
haven't been keeping tabs on the list so I don't know if a conversation
still rages yet.
I just read it. My analysis is that it's a lot like Seymour, but even more
exclusive and personal. Full of little entertaining snippets, little
stories within the story that are so endearing. I like it of course, but
only because of my emotional attachment to Seymour I think. I fear that it
won't be appreciated by everybody else.
I think Salinger should collect some of his other stories, like the
Soft-Boiled Sergeant or the Inverted Forest or Blue Melody or something. I
think those would have wider appeal.
Do you think that it is arrogant to publish stories like Seymour and
Hapworth? A tribute to one's true fans