Knygatin Wrote:
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> I would guess the real reason for not wanting my
> post here, is that it is not formulated well
> enough. I have never proposed to have literate
> talent; my mind works more in visuals than in the
> use of speech and composition of words. (That is
> why I appreciate authors like C. A. Smith and Jack
> Vance, who paint with words.). And therefore I
> usually stay out of the two English teachers' long
> conversant exchanges. English is not my native
> language either, although it is what I prefer for
> literature.
>
> So Dale and Sawfish, the stage is yours. I humbly
> step back. Take it away!

Not to worry, K. Your participation is valued and enjoyed.

If you were referring to me as one of the English teachers, I was an English major 50 years ago, but a SW engineer since 1984.

It's hard to make a living on English literature.

Seriously, more comments are *good*. :^)

--Sawfish

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