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I got the opposite impression about the library. Written by nan duval (3/19/2009 5:50 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, General T is a "man's man", penned by Karen G

I took the quote to mean that a humble man (which the General is not) would be proud of the library which is equal in size to the ginormous special, guests only drawing room. That Catherine's interest in the library could be satisfied by a cursory survey of half the books on a shelf contrasted her minimal literary interest to the General's--perhaps not his real interest but that which he wanted to project.

I think the general would want to be regarded as a well read person, & perhaps at some time had read some of his books. I agree that he does at present seem more consumed by pamphlets than Plato.

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Some thoughts on General Tilney MarianneR (3/18/2009 7:28 a.m.)

The General's duplicitousness... again JoAnn (3/20/2009 2:21 a.m.)
- Why call him a villain? Tom P2 (3/20/2009 3:09 a.m.)
  - I suppose so JoAnn (3/20/2009 10:06 a.m.)
General T is a "man's man" Karen G (3/19/2009 4:36 p.m.)
- I got the opposite impression about the library. nan duval (3/19/2009 5:50 p.m.)
  - Right, the General is unable to appreciate what he has TimLee (3/19/2009 6:03 p.m.)
    - Not necessarily Tom P2 (3/19/2009 7:24 p.m.)
      - This is how I read this, too. MarianneR (3/20/2009 4:12 a.m.)
      - I agree strongly with Tom P2. nfm   Diane N. (3/19/2009 9:56 p.m.)
        
        OK, but why?   TimLee (3/19/2009 11:09 p.m.)
        
        Here goes.   Diane N. (3/21/2009 2:08 p.m.)
        
        I totally agree.   nan duval (3/21/2009 10:12 p.m.)
        
        Agreed, Diane certainly said it better than I also (nfm)   TimLee (3/22/2009 12:18 a.m.)
        
        Thanks, that was interesting and insightful   TimLee (3/21/2009 9:22 p.m.)
      - The General may be prideful, but ... TimLee (3/19/2009 7:44 p.m.)
        
        irony? Karen G. (3/19/2009 8:38 p.m.)
- Well, he's certainly Thorpe's kind of guy! TimLee (3/19/2009 5:45 p.m.)
  - Great link! Quite shocking - but so suitable. Thank you *nfm* MarianneR (3/20/2009 3:57 a.m.)
  - I never fully believed John Thorpe about this. Diane N. (3/19/2009 10:05 p.m.)
    - Really? I can TimLee (3/20/2009 11:49 a.m.)
      - Who really won the alleged game of billiards, anyway?   Tom P2 (3/20/2009 7:42 p.m.)
        
        I see your point about Bedford...   Diane N. (3/21/2009 2:14 p.m.)
        
        Well, John Thorpe does know the General...   Line (3/21/2009 10:25 a.m.)
        
        The Bloviator vs. The Dementor!   TimLee (3/20/2009 8:03 p.m.)
        
        LOL -- We're all enjoying that word, Tim; thanks! (nfm)   Cathy Allen (3/20/2009 8:13 p.m.)
      - Agree, he's totally nan duval (3/20/2009 5:35 p.m.)
  - Thanks, Tim nan duval (3/19/2009 7:03 p.m.)
    - Amen! Thank you for posting! Fascinating stuff! nfm Karen G. (3/19/2009 8:30 p.m.)
- Thanks for pointing this out, Karen - I didn't catch that! Line (3/19/2009 5:41 p.m.)
A control freak. nan duval (3/18/2009 8:58 a.m.)
- I agree.. Patricia P (3/18/2009 1:02 p.m.)
- The cranky General TimLee (3/18/2009 11:57 a.m.)
  - Exactly. nan duval (3/18/2009 9:45 p.m.)
    - Hey, come to think of it ... TimLee (3/19/2009 11:11 a.m.)
      - OK Timmy, and don't forget nan duval (3/19/2009 5:51 p.m.)

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