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mk · 4736 days ago · link · · parent · post: In 1963, a 16-year-old sent a 4-question survey to 150 well-known authors of...
That kid was pretty awesome.
I think the best symbolism is unconscious symbolism. At least for me it's the most readable and has the most impact. Ulysses is a work of genius, but it really feels like work. Moby Dick is full of symbols, but I don't think Melville built that book. It feels written.