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AnthonyTrull's avatar

Like Mervyn Peake writing like a self-loathing repentant Nazi turned Catholic. Great description by someone who has no thoughts with which to write an essay!

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Benjamin Trull's avatar

Hmm. Fair enough! 😂

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Denise Trull's avatar

I tried to immerse myself in the Piranesi world but I never felt quite immersed. Still thinking about it. I was glad to hear your take on it.

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Benjamin Trull's avatar

It’s almost too clever, in a way. It doesn’t feel developed, just imagined.

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Denise Trull's avatar

Yes. That is a good way to express it!

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brian moore's avatar

Your observation in footnote 3 is interesting. I'll have to ponder it. I am fond of both writers.

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Benjamin Trull's avatar

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

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Morgan Hardy's avatar

I read the first hundred pages of The Strudlhof Steps a couple years ago. Don’t remember why I put it down but maybe I should pick it up again soon!

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Benjamin Trull's avatar

It’s worth it, though it can be a slog!

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