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Adam Thornton
adam at io.com
Wed Apr 15 07:17:40 PDT 2009
On Apr 15, 2009, at 7:01 AM, David Stockhoff wrote:
> I find BotNS has a comic aspect that has receded with each Sun novel
> since. Almost every scene in which Severian deals with other people
> is either a hilarious set piece or a riff on a well-worn tale:
> Severian in the catacombs with Ultan, Severian in bed with
> Baldanders, Severian on stage with Dr Talos. Shadow keeps me in a
> constant state of chuckling.
_Moby-Dick_ works like that too. The scene with Baldanders at the inn
is, of course, a direct homage.
Also, if you're looking at me in confusion, yes, _Moby-Dick_ is
funny. Often really, really funny. I recommend it.
Adam
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