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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

You make me laugh while thinking and comparing reads. Have to ask, as you refer to Allan Bloom, have you read Bellow's novel _Ravelstien_ that I loved and that created such a hullabaloo for so-called "outing" him? Love your edgy essays! ~ Mary

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John Pistelli's avatar

Thanks, Mary! Yes, I read Ravelstein a long time ago, before I even knew much about Bloom. The part I most remember is the Bellow stand-in's near-death experience at the end, so lively and moving. I should definitely re-read.

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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Exactly! That ending totally blew me away!!!!

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