Percy-L: Literary, Religious, Scientific, and Philosophical Discussion of Walker Percy

["Beck, David A" <dabeck AT iupui.edu>]

I'm interested in hearing what those on the list have to say about The Passenger. I listened to the novel as soon as it came out. I seldom finish a novel and then want to reread it immediately (avoid listening to this one, despite the great performances).  But I bought the book and am rereading it now. There is definitely a "search," but I'm not clear what the search is for, and I don't think the main character (the brother) knows either.

As for the Percy connection, all I can say, at this point, is McCarthy's lack of conclusion is far different from Percy's works. That's not a criticism but that's how they differ.

Volume Two, Stella Maris, was released this week. Of course, SM means Star of the Sea, a reference to the Virgin Mary. It's also the name of the mental hospital where the sister is hospitalized.

Interesting article. I hope it will start a discussion. I plan to start Stella Maris soon.

-David

David Beck
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English Department
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2 reviews of Cormac McCarthy's 2 new novels. This one argues a comparison between McCarthy and Percy:

http://freebeacon.com/culture/cormac-mccarthys-quest-for-answers-amid-the-chaos/

Cormac McCarthy’s Quest for Answers Amid the Chaos My grandmother was younger than I am now when Cormac McCarthy published his first novel. In the time since, he's solidified his reputation as one of the last living heirs to the Southern Gothic ... freebeacon.com

And, this one, though it does not mention Percy directly:

http://frontporchrepublic.com/2022/cormac-mccarthys-sorrow-of-creatures/

Michael Serafin

Chicopee, MA.