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I love when authors, or their works by extension, do not take themselves too seriously. This is such an interesting approach! I think this literary tradition is fascinating, with others like Mo Yan, Honoré de Balzac and arguably Catullus really embracing the dichotomy, or to use your word, juxtaposition, between lofty and base elements! While it can be polarizing, it is laudable to make such bold artistic choices!
K.C. wrote: "I love when authors, or their works by extension, do not take themselves too seriously. This is such an interesting approach! I think this literary tradition is fascinating, with others like [autho..."
Thanks, K.C. Though polarizing, I strongly felt it was worth taking the creative risk.
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Aug 06, 2026 11:01AM
I love when authors, or their works by extension, do not take themselves too seriously. This is such an interesting approach! I think this literary tradition is fascinating, with others like Mo Yan, Honoré de Balzac and arguably Catullus really embracing the dichotomy, or to use your word, juxtaposition, between lofty and base elements! While it can be polarizing, it is laudable to make such bold artistic choices!
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K.C. wrote: "I love when authors, or their works by extension, do not take themselves too seriously. This is such an interesting approach! I think this literary tradition is fascinating, with others like [autho..."Thanks, K.C. Though polarizing, I strongly felt it was worth taking the creative risk.