Anyhow, I wanted to submit my choice for what I believe is a masterly written introductory piece. My choice was Nabokov's Lolita. Lolita was one of the first books I read cover to cover because of its rich unrepressed descriptions ( at the time of reading, I was a precocious teen and topics concerning taboo sexuality/ forbidden courtships appealed to me). I can remember the author's illustration of Lolita's lips as "candy licked red." It captivated my attention and I've never really let go of the obsessive, sensual quality of his writing.
-Andrea
(Emily posting for Andrea until blog problem sorted out)
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thanks for checking in and thanks to all the writers who have shared their book intros and the theses letters. we are waiting for the rest of you.
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