Nobel Prize in Literature 2022 Speculation
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Liam
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Sure, as a psychological portrait of a woman slowly descending into psychosexual derangement; I'm just not a fan,
Leseratte
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I´ve never been attracted to her work, but maybe it´s time to give it a try.
Liam
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As Samantha Jones said, "I'm a trisexual, I'll try anything once,"
Ben Jackson
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Haven't read this one. The only book of Jelinek I've read is The Piano Teacher, her famous, disturbing novel. I'm planning to read from her either Women as Lovers or Lust next.
Stevie B
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I was reminded of The Piano Teacher while reading a section of Herta Muller's The Land of Green Plums. Would make for an interesting paper topic if I could only go back in time to relive my English major days. ?Sure, as a psychological portrait of a woman slowly descending into psychosexual derangement; I'm just not a fan,
Leseratte
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Sounds a bit old fashioned though! I think the most recent mode is the sliding sexuality.As Samantha Jones said, "I'm a trisexual, I'll try anything once,"
which was worse ? the book or the movieSure, as a psychological portrait of a woman slowly descending into psychosexual derangement; I'm just not a fan,
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Verkhovensky
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Do you have some Australian names besides Murnane and Carey that could be contenders?
We have some good writers - David Malouf, Tim Winton, Richard Flanagan - but none have the profile I don't think. Les Murray was the best hope for a long time. Carey has gone away from it a bit in his recent books, and Murnane is still a niche choice.
Stevie B
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Welcome, GLewis. I was going to ask what you thought about Thea Astley's chances, but just discovered she passed away more than ten years ago. Are there any female Aussie writers you'd throw into the mix?
Liam
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^I've heard very good things about Kate Grenville, but in terms of the Nobel Prize, she covers very similar territory to Doris Lessing, so it would (unfairly) feel like a repeat award. I really want to read her novel The Secret River!
Leemo
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According to the bookies the past few years, it remains Amos Oz despite his passing
Verkhovensky
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Grossman I guess, he is not too young (68 years), won Booker International and some other international awards, peace activist.
tiganeasca
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Ahem. "Not too young"?
I beg your pardon.
For future reference, anyone younger than I am is, by definition, still young. And, within literally five days of her birthday, he is exactly the same age as my younger sister.
Let's just keep that in mind.
I'm sure that's not what you meant to say, was it? ?
P.S. After considering the subject, I have decided that anyone OLDER than I am is also, by definition, still young.
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There are plenty of quality writers, but in terms of the Nobel, again, probably not quite there. Kate Grenville, Helen Garner, Alexis Wright.
Stevie B
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I'm familiar with the first two names, but not Alexis Wright. Thanks for the lead.
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