To: nickcarraway
In the essay, Orwell encourages the use of short words and everyday English
Thankfully, Jack Vance never followed this suggestion and his readers are the beneficiaries. Just re-reading 'Cugel's Saga' for the umpteenth time this lazy Sunday - what a pleasure it is to read English hand-crafted by a master of the language, unafraid to take advantage of the vast, often obscure vocabulary.
To: AnotherUnixGeek
Glad to find another Jack Vance fan! Of course he will never be discussed at the BBC.
5 posted on
08/31/2014 4:49:29 PM PDT by
squarebarb
( Fairy tales are basically true.)
To: AnotherUnixGeek
If your pleasure is to enjoy a clever turn of phrase, that’s fine. For myself, I prefer writers who do not call attention to themselves.
6 posted on
08/31/2014 4:50:59 PM PDT by
Jeff Chandler
(Conservatism is the political disposition of grown-ups.)
To: AnotherUnixGeek
The amazing thing about Vance was his ability to somehow weave that amazing prose together in such a concise way. Yes, it comes across as this ornate thing but you look back at what you just read and it’s amazing it all fits on the page. The master, RIP.
FReegards, the concept is nuncupatory
9 posted on
08/31/2014 4:59:39 PM PDT by
Ransomed
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