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Pastimes : What was the greatest book of the 20th century? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Cush who wrote (120)	8/9/2001 2:32:08 PM
From: LTK007	Respond to of 180

excellent choice that Horses Mouth,also one of Sir Alec Guinnesses greatest performances in it's screen version----i will throw in book published in 1900,not saying it is the greatest,but Conrad must get his place in the 20th century as well as the 19th century,as a great writer.Soon before W,Burroughs died,he stated he was re-reading the books of his youth and went on to say,Joseph Conrad is still a great read,for him.Max a quote from "Lord Jim" at key point,before Lord Jim makes his act of self redemption. <<She remained thus for a time in a supplicating attitude before she sprang up."You are false!" she screamed out after Jim."Forgive me," he cried."Never!Never!" she called back.>>> end quote--max