January 26, 2016

 

Dear Hildie:

 

I thought you’d already read Bovary. I read it back in 1966-67, when we were corresponding, and you were sending me lists of books to read. I read that, THE RED AND THE BLACK, and WAR AND PEACE, plus a lot of Faulkner—all that your urging!

 

Right now I’m reading Robert Coover’s THE UNIVERSAL BASEBALL ASSOCIATION, J. HENRY WAUGH, PROPRIETOR, a 1968 absurdist novel which is quite enjoyable. Ever heard of it? It has a wonderfully original premise.

 

Have to go now and get a haircut in the rain.

 

Take care,

Love,

M