Norman is in the Provincetown ground now and may he rest in peace where the Pilgrims really first landed. I never seen such a vile outpouring of denigration for a writer that most of the posts haven’t bothered even to read.But they are quick to render hallow, mean-spirited barbs at the deceased artist.I wonder how well any of you detractors cotributions to the world would measure up aginst Mr. Mailer.I know you hate the prose from whence it sprouted.How much more ignorant and ridiculous could it be than to render judgements and pronouncements without an intimate knowledge of the body of work.Whatever happened to the adage….if you can’t say anything good about someone, it’s best to remain silent.Listen, no less a brilliant “conservative” mind as the esteemed William F. Buckley has just called Norman the “Master of the Metaphor” in his recent column. Enough said.
Reat in eternal peace, we will miss your moral compass and conscience, Norman Mailer Esquire!