tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375681131276548542.post3340883838248915404..comments2024-02-27T10:53:04.581+01:00Comments on paperpools: Helen DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07619602559096610012noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375681131276548542.post-20946221466330826502011-11-22T15:58:55.007+00:002011-11-22T15:58:55.007+00:00A great interview, and this should be placed promi...A great interview, and this should be placed prominently in the field of vision of anyone attempting to write an introductory grammar: "the simplification of this material attempted in many elementary grammars is actually a disservice to the student."languagehathttp://www.languagehat.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375681131276548542.post-45517729518536827762011-11-22T14:11:55.000+00:002011-11-22T14:11:55.000+00:00I would say it's a trend in literary publishin...I would say it's a trend in literary publishing -- not necessarily in the broader culture. Major publishers seem to think that the only function of a novel is to give readers a way of connecting with characters while lying on a towel on the beach. Thanks for the interview!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796210926514146235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375681131276548542.post-44992601804776916212011-11-22T14:10:41.988+00:002011-11-22T14:10:41.988+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796210926514146235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375681131276548542.post-41388904914454916502011-11-22T13:50:11.802+00:002011-11-22T13:50:11.802+00:00No, but they look terrific.No, but they look terrific.Helen DeWitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619602559096610012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375681131276548542.post-7309598494639210532011-11-22T13:24:43.985+00:002011-11-22T13:24:43.985+00:00Have you seen Shirane’s books on Classical Japanes...Have you seen Shirane’s books on Classical Japanese (A Grammar, & Essential Reader)? They’re delightfully boot-campy, & also excellent books to boot.leoboikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13196088462616982635noreply@blogger.com