I tried to read Last of the Mohicans and the pain became so acute by the end of the first chapter that I never got any farther. It made me wonder if Cooper's fame was based on movie adaptations that were better than the source material, and if so, how did he remain in print until movies were invented?
I don't think I've read the Twain piece before because having not read The Deerslayer I assumed it wouldn't make much sense. He does lose me at times but it's a very good commentary.
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Date: 2008-03-29 10:35 pm (UTC)I don't think I've read the Twain piece before because having not read The Deerslayer I assumed it wouldn't make much sense. He does lose me at times but it's a very good commentary.
http://mark-twain.classic-literature.co.uk/fenimore-coopers-literary-offences/