Tuesday, October 09, 2018

Hmm …

… In Literature, Who Decides When Homage Becomes Theft? - The New York Times. (Hat tip, Dave Lull.)



Yes, and Jean Anouilh wrote a play called Antigone, and everyone knew that Sophocles had got there first. I think most people know the difference between a spin-off and a rip-off.

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous10:32 AM

    All literature is homage to all its antecedents

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