Wry, spry and dry as ever, Mike.

BW

Colin


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Horwood" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: Discussion point?/Condensations


> Hello again Colin,
                     Hmm, interesting question. Spontaneously (which is
probably a euphemism for `without proper consideration´) I think I would
say, it depends a bit. Condensation of the sort you describe may work if
done in the right way (whatever that is) . The example you give seems pretty
meaningless to me, but it just might work if the context supported it. I
think I would say avoid this kind of technique unless you´re very sure it´s
going to work. Alternatively, just go ahead and try it and see what reaction
you get. So, I think that covers all eventualities ;->




Best wishes,  Mike


> Lähettäjä: Colin dewar <[log in to unmask]>
> Päiväys: 2004/02/14 la PM 09:20:47 GMT+02:00
> Vastaanottaja: [log in to unmask]
> Aihe: Discussion point?/Condensations
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> What do people think of condensations in poetry, whereby a sense is
conveyed even though there are insufficient words to say what is being said
properly?
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> For example:
> "Who tied that dog loose?"  would be properly expressed:
> Who tied that dog up in such a way that it was able to work its way
loose?"
> but most people, I assume would get the sense from the first, much shorter
compilation of words.
>
> Colin
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