Thanks, PJ, I enjoyed this. The urge to anoint a writer as the “voice of a generation” seems bizarre and destructive. In addition to its effects on the crowned author, it might mute or temper other voices of the same generation. Here’s hoping that most critics deny or refuse to recognize an authority to crown voices in that way, and let each work stand alone. Whew [wipes sweat from brow], at least it’s thigh season.
thank you <3
Thanks for the mention / link to Long Voyage Home!
Thanks, PJ, I enjoyed this. The urge to anoint a writer as the “voice of a generation” seems bizarre and destructive. In addition to its effects on the crowned author, it might mute or temper other voices of the same generation. Here’s hoping that most critics deny or refuse to recognize an authority to crown voices in that way, and let each work stand alone. Whew [wipes sweat from brow], at least it’s thigh season.