Funny that
The Paris Review should run a piece in its most recent issue on John Banville. He's been on my mind of late - and I keep wondering whether
The Sea was intended, at least in some way, as an homage to
The Waves. Certainly Banville's attention to "
rhythm" suggests so...
Just a feeling, but I suspect John would say no.
ReplyDeleteBut it's a very clever idea, worthy of comparison. And one can never say what an author's *unconscious* intentions are.
ReplyDeleteI'm reminded, though, of how much I loved Banville's prose in "The Sea." It was visceral, magnificent writing. The best I've read in years and reading is what I'm always doing.
I agree, Susan: there was a visceral quality to Banville's prose in "The Sea." That's what I remember most about the novel as well. Thanks for your comment. --Jesse
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