Myth and Monsters

As I read the text, I am constantly struck by the parallels I see to Greek and Roman mythology especially through Pynchon's use of creatures and monsters within the text.  I am rather embarrassed to admit this, but classics is by far the area of literature I lack the most prowess in and I will need to do a bit more re-reading and research before I can draw any distinct connections.  I won't have time to read "The White Goddess" by Robert Graves until December, but I hope to read this book and see how it connects.  The wonderful Jack told me that Pynchon was reading it when he wrote "Gravity's Rainbow."  So I'll have to go for now, but I will definitely pick up this topic later.

I'm Back and Hopeful

Sorry to my dear two subscribers who follow this blog, I have unfortunately been too long absent from posting.  But graduate school, and my master's project on the acculturation of new immigrants and the development of citizenship in Title I schools has taken over my life. But much to my joy, I finally have a week off to continue my journey and writings about Gravity's Rainbow, and although I may have been absent all these months, Gravity's Rainbow has never left my heart or the back of my consciousness.  New posts soon!

~ G