[ilds] My Family, Bitter Lemons and wine

[James Gifford]

Hi David,

I can recommend /In Byron's Shadow/ without hesitation.  I reviewed it 
several years ago, and can repeat the gist -- I wished it had pursued 
its 'postcolonial' theme more explicitly (it's implied but never said), 
but as a study of the primary texts (and an amazing range of primary 
texts!), it never fails.  Roessel gives intriguing and enriching 
interpretations, and he has an amazing ability to move back and forth 
between seemingly disparate works.  It's also quite enjoyable to read, 
which I don't believe one can say about much academic criticism...

Best,
James

Denise Tart & David Green wrote:
> Charles,
>
> Re: "'It's thirsty work talking like a Norman Douglas character.'"
>
> According to a work 'In Byron's Shadow: Modern Greece in English and 
> American Imagination' the quote if from the Count D in Prospero's Cell. It 
> is appropriate as, from what I have so far of South Wind, his characters 
> speak often in long reflective, contemplative or discursive dialogues, 
> frequently fueled by vinous libations or the appalling whiskey of Mr 
> Parker's 'club' for dissolute English expats (now I am starting to write 
> like him). Of course the Count is also saying that after a Norman Douglas 
> dialogue, one need a good drink to whet the whistle again, as we say here.
>
> This work 'In Byron's Shadow' looks most interesting. Have you read it? Can 
> you, ot others recommend it?
>
> David Green
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