David N. answers “Has anyone here read the original version...”

Jennifer Juniper asked this question about The Magus:

Has anyone here read the original version and the revised edition? I have heard the original version is superior but I only heard that after buying the later edition and I decided to sally forth with it. I have a little less than 200 pages left. Without spoiling it, can anyone give opinions on which version you feel is better and why? What is the difference between the two?

David N. I have read both. To be honest, unless you are a dedicated literary critic you won't be able to tell much of a difference, in my humble opinion. I rec…moreI have read both. To be honest, unless you are a dedicated literary critic you won't be able to tell much of a difference, in my humble opinion. I recall that the revised version's ending is a bit more explicit about what has been going on throughout the book, but I could be wrong. I love this book, BOTH versions. (less)

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Jennifer Juniper I absolutely do not consider myself to be a dedicated literary critic. :-) Perhaps I will track down an orogonal version at some point and try it out ...more
May 05, 2020 05:28PM · flag

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