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Message text written by "m.jefferson"
"I find it intriguing that RK , never a plagiarist, should use that
specific and unusual title "
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RK often used quotations and allusions in his titles. The curious thing is
to note when he does and does not enclose them in inverted commas. 'The
City of Dreadful Night' has them, as does 'My Son's Wife' - both quotations
from recent works. But why does 'Swept and Garnished' have quotes, while
The Manner of Men does not? (Both biblical references.) What is the
significance of the quote marks on some of the other stories, which I do
not recognise as quotations? 'In the Interests of the Brethren' is
presumably from a Masonic source, but what about 'The Finest Story in the
World'? Is that because the title is a phrase that is actually spoken in
the story? That would also explain 'Brugglesmith' and 'Love-o'-Women'
Can one find a reason for all of them?
Just wondering
Liz
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