Michael,
I agree that "The Comedian" is never going to have a broad appeal. But once you accept that, there's a lot to enjoy. I certainly find it more immediately enjoyable than, say, most of Pound's Cantos; in Pound's case, if you don't get the allusions you often get nothing. I sometimes don't understand Stevens at all but still enjoy the sound of it... Or just the weirdness of it.
Anyway, thanks for starting this thread, which has been very stimulating.
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