1. A few thoughts on bad books by great writers. Bad books should be seen as necessary failures that push writers to better work.
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@HeerJeet But Roth.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet Meaning: Philip Roth's career suggests you can contribute to larger body and survive speed bumps; even that you need speed bumps. -
@sternbergh Right: for a writer Roth is a healthier model than Ellison (who got fly-papered by the need to produce a 2nd masterpiece). - Show replies
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@HeerJeet I'm basically reiterating@DwightGarner argument here, which I heartily agree with: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/magazine/dear-novelists-be-less-moses-and-more-cosell.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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