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rasputin1952

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Fri Sep-01-06 09:27 AM
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32. Rand is hyped as being some form of 'genius'...I prefer

Steinbeck..."The Grapes of Wrath" is the antithesis of "Atlas Shrugged". In comparing the two authors, Steinbeck observed, Rand just shot a passing glance out the window.

At one time I was a semi-fan of Rand...Give me Steinbeck, give me Vonnegut; Rand can stay on the shelf and collect dust.

My favorite author for the 'human condition' as seen through the eyes of one who could feel though, is O. Henry. His sense of irony, and his descriptions are pure prose IMO.

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