Post originally by Bubbalin at 2003-12-28 14:48:18
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Is that I can make neither head nor tail of your comment here.

Sergio Mascarenhas wrote:
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So, here goes the suggestion: when in the future you review books published long ago either you take into account their history and their historical importance; or, if you are not able to do this because you were not there (as you say, you only got into the hobby in 200) or were not able to document yourself, by stating that the book as almost nothing to offer now (which may be true) but you are not able to judge if it had when it was first published. If you go this way, you will drop the condescending tone because you will realize it makes no sense.

But from what I think I understand. Yes, this interiew is biased by the time that has passed. I freely acknowledge that. However I Believe I am still justified in disagreeing with what seems to be fundamental beliefs stated in this work.
Besides, with what do we judge great works of literature, but with their timeless quality and the truths they speak to us many generations after their authors have passed? I ask you to consider this.