Patrick Kurp recalls Karl Shapiro: Comfort. (Hat tip, Dave Lull.) It's worth recalling, too, the opening sentence of Shapiro's introduction to Henry Miller's Tropic of Cancer: "I call Henry Miller the greatest living author because I think he is."
Oh, I was just quoting Shapiro. Always thought that was one of the most over-the-top lines ever. And I like Miller (though I don't like Tropic of Cancer). Capricorn is much better. And his best book - a really great book, in fact - is The Colossus of Maroussi.
Definitely can't agree with you on Henry Miller, Frank.
ReplyDeleteOh, I was just quoting Shapiro. Always thought that was one of the most over-the-top lines ever. And I like Miller (though I don't like Tropic of Cancer). Capricorn is much better. And his best book - a really great book, in fact - is The Colossus of Maroussi.
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