On the eve of a memorial symposium for Frank Moretti, some thoughts. Much of this was said more fully and immediately by Jonah. My attempt to get my arms around some of Frank’s career is online here, starting 39 minutes in. There was much about Frank that was paradoxical, kept … Continue reading
My favorite part of Through the Looking-Glass is Alice’s late encounter with a very clumsy and Lewis Carroll-like White Knight in a chapter entitled “‘It’s My Invention’” . The Knight offers to sing Alice a comforting song, and Alice reluctantly accepts (“‘Is it very long?’ Alice asked, for she had … Continue reading
Stray visitors may be forgiven for wondering what *did* happen during 2011: was disaster adverted? Is he alive, and if so did he have a thought? So: yes, yes, and yes; chalk up this still interlude to blogger’s block, pithier observation-release venues, and — most of all — the day … Continue reading
This week’s Chronicle of Higher Education writes up RAP. A relatively thorough treatment – kicks off with “dumb luck” and goes from there. There’s a little discussion board accompanying the article. My favorite post so far: ‘English prof’ writes: “As for, ‘And some enthusiasts say that the technology can actually … Continue reading