holliday1960
Literotica Guru
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You're right, I haven't read it, but reading it probably wouldn't change my opinion. I don't defend de Sade's views. My sense from reading what I've read is that he probably wasn't entirely right in the head. There's a lot of philosophizing in Justine. I don't agree with any of it.
My point is that as a fiction reader I don't care. I can appreciate the works of authors who have created universes with whose moral or scientific or aesthetic premises I totally disagree. And above all I support the right of authors to write their fantasies, however objectionable they may be to someone else.
What were the works you read that you liked on Lit?
Hey Simon. I hope my earlier message didnt sound rude...sometimes I read things back and they sound so cryptic. That wasnt my intent. My point is the same as yours...the guy was out there and it really shows in 120 Days. And, I agree also that reading someone who we don't totally agree with is a good thing as well. I live by the motto 'We can agree to disagree and still get along'. LOL
To answer your Lit author question, the one posted is a two Lit page sci-fi romance by Notwise. Not being a big sci-fi fan, it far exceeded my expectations. (But then, look at the source. Notwise usually does that.) I think it posted just in the past day or so.
The second has not posted and will be a while before it does, I'm sure. It is quite a tale, a retelling of an ancient tale and one with which we are all familiar. To say more than that would not be my place at this time. I feel very privileged to have been given the opportunity to read it in segments as it is being written.
I can say this about it, I have never seen anything more masterfully written, more eloquently expressed anywhere on Lit. In my opinion, the author has outdone himself with undertaking this task. I anticipate that it will cause a few jaws to drop.
I am constantly reminded of the fact that there are so many wonderful writers on Lit. I try to learn from them and I do see some improvement in my technical skills, but I dont have nearly the creativity some of our Lit authors have. Now, I am off to go read some of YOUR stories. LOL (hoping you are posted under this name) If you have any recommendations from your list, please feel free to PM me. Wishing you a nice evening, Simon.