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I am merely pointing out your argument with razor was rather pointless, as you were both trying to define art. And your argument was something more than the basic Merriam Webster definition: the conscious use of a skill or creative imagination especially in the produciton of aesthetic objects...

I dont think the definition of art is that specific. Maybe great or profound art is what you're trying to get at. Otherwise, razoredge has a point: any attempt at something creative is art. It doesnt mean its very good, or of value. But, almost assuredly it will have been based on some other...

Although in some instances, I agree with this theory; logically it is not sound. Examples: Shakespeare wrote theatre, hehe; insert classical composer ____; insert renaissance or baroque, or almost any period's artist_____--all were or could be very theatrical; and so on and so forth. I...

Ojeblikket! Wow, its been quite some time--years methinks. Where is Nile now? He emails and posts to get back on, and he flies away. Has anyone experienced monthly poetry readings, where most of the readers basically put journal entries into bad verse? The worst of all is when these...

Very well put. The middle ground of course, is blank verse: all the benefits of meter, with the freedom of being free from rhyme (although one can retain a musicality as Milton and Shakespeare did) to navigate uncharted waters or tempests. This is of course the writing of Shakespeare...

I share your concerns. However, I remind you that the father of the novel, Cervantes (and to a lesser extent, the forefather of novel inspiring him, Rabelais), pulled out all the tricks in Don Quixote. The characters see themselves in their own novel; he toys with them, and the reader...

Thanks. And yes, I totally agree with you. Metered verse to me, is poetry. Its the form all the ancients, great poets, and even Shakespeare used for their writing. Personally, I think having such structure, in turn forces the writer to think about the meaning, rhyme, intention, word...

Wonderful post! Where are you from again Murphy/Vag? In regards to Pynchon: First, I really enjoy your criticisms of Pynchon. Second, the passages you selected are basically almost poetry; or written as one would poetry. Perhaps thats why you enjoy them? Still, a handful of...

Yes, it used to be lively and controversial, hehe. Well, I might consider posting a bit more. I find I miss the old debates and threads.

I'd recommend Kevin Phillips' last book Bad Money. There's alot of idiotic and childish replies here. A wonder our country is where it is. I can only imagine how prosperous our American future will be!!!

Basically, what you're proposing is a return to medieval scholasticism, in which all academic and learned discourse occurs in a defined language only a select few can understand. Its an interesting idea. It reminds me of Kingsley Amis' THe Alteration. Anyway, I think English may perhaps...

This is a very interesting post.

Ditto. I dont know, but I think its obvious many here are not ready to get married. Everyone is so pessimistic and analytical. For whatever reason, I do think if one really loves another, marriage, while not necessary, is a wonderful symbol of committment and love. But I suppose I will...

Cipher: You know, not everything is about money or material things. Marriage--well in my case I think--is about love, the soul, and friendship. And that is what I think everyone really wants, and sometimes if one worries about the material monetary things, it really cheapens the love...

I can provide my address for anyone interested in giving me a wedding gift/ stuff to lose, hehe.