Dan-
Of course, he may be justified through preference, by all means create what you want to create. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t think of filming a version of Austen’s works wherein the final chapters of moralizing and happiness are left out, and the scenes are macabre in some way – and then call them by their original titles. They’d be named something else. You know – “Gorey takes on Prejudice” (edward gorey) or something instead of Pride and Predjudice….
After reading your comment about Burgess’ intro – I thought to myself, “who cares about artist intent anyhow…” Well, now, I don’t really believe that but in many cases the work an artist most likes or believes embodies his creative power is not necessarily the one which is called “best”.
suzannahv
Aug 13 2003
01:06 pm
Dan-
Of course, he may be justified through preference, by all means create what you want to create. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t think of filming a version of Austen’s works wherein the final chapters of moralizing and happiness are left out, and the scenes are macabre in some way – and then call them by their original titles. They’d be named something else. You know – “Gorey takes on Prejudice” (edward gorey) or something instead of Pride and Predjudice….
After reading your comment about Burgess’ intro – I thought to myself, “who cares about artist intent anyhow…” Well, now, I don’t really believe that but in many cases the work an artist most likes or believes embodies his creative power is not necessarily the one which is called “best”.