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Reddit mentions of Life and Times of Michael K: A Novel
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Life and Times of Michael K: A Novel. Here are the top ones.
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- Penguin Books
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| Color | Orange |
| Height | 0.3 Inches |
| Length | 7.6 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | January 1985 |
| Weight | 0.30423792156 Pounds |
| Width | 5 Inches |
Interesting. I don't find that excerpt you quote to be poetic at all. It's literary, and it's intellectual, but it's so matter-of-factly stated, so down to earth, very essay-like.
Perhaps the phrase you are looking for is "old-fashioned". "Our human and filial duty", for example, sounds like a kind of britishism, a kind of solemn way of doing an inventory of the human condition. I interpret the main character as being a baby boomer (actually I see Barnes is a baby boomer himself, born in 1946, so he's in his sixties now), part of the generation that is distancing itself from the war generation while inheriting many of its aspects. It makes sense that he is somewhat old-fashioned to modern eyes.
As for trying to be Adrian: I don't quite agree with that comparison. While it's true that Adrian plays a big background role, the main focus is still Tony's own attempt to figure out his past from a fairly great distance in time, and he is past the point when he needs to emulate Adrian, having lived his life and nearly reached old age, which Adrian never did.
Speaking of turning dull and meaningless things intro poetry, have you read J. M. Coeetze? The only guy to win the Booker twice. His Life & Times of Michael K is mind-blowing. It bears comparison with McCarthy's The Road, although it's obviously quite different. Coetzee has this sort of crooked, intellectual and uncompromising lyricism to his prose that I love.
I wish you luck in your endeavors ! I don't know much about boats but I think you should go for a sail boat ... To me it seems like you have more freedom in a sail boat ... But that's just my opinion ... You probably know more about boats than I do ... Although I would love to own a boat one day ! I understand your frustrations with the government and realize why you would want to abandon it ... I suggest you read " The Life and Times of Michael K" by J.M. Coetzee...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0140074481
A great book about the obstacles to escaping modern governance ... If you do decide to read it let me know what you think ... Maybe we can bounce some interpretations of the text off each other to better understand our positions ... Sails away friend ! Shoot me a PM if you want to know some good ports ! I would love to see a picture of your new boat also
Edit: added a link to the book