Well, I know that our tastes in fiction differ very much, so I am not surprised. But I hope I do not come across as patronizing when I say that I feel a bit sorry for you on that account. I simply feel that you are missing out on an immense and elementary pleasure. The technical perfection and moral greatness of CASABLANCA are not in that sense the point; they just are part of an experience of tremendous admiration and personal enjoyment that I have in watching, reading, or listening to, such things. (For instance, I am currently listening with enormous excitement and enjoyment to Liszt's mighty transcription for two pianos of Beethoven's awesome Ninth Symphony - the musical statement of the values of our civilization, and an earth-shakingly exciting piece of music into the bargain.) I would dearly love, one day, to share it with you, not because I want you to learn anything, but because it is such a beautiful and positive experience - fun and pleasure raised to the nth power. Till then, however, do whatever seems best to you.
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Date: 2005-06-13 05:42 am (UTC)