Highbrow and lowbrow literature can only be explained in the form of dialogue. Thus, an example:
Low brow conversations:
(2 American men standing outside the old R' Bar)
Man 1: "What are you doing tonight bro"
Man 2: "Partying"
Man 1: "Me too" (but, he would spell too wrong)
(Man 1 and Man 2 high five)
High brow conversation:
(Of course, in a British accent)
Man 1: I say ol' chap, may I enquire what business you will partake this beautiful evening"
Man 2: "It is not entirely what will be my occupation in the later evening, yet rather the alternative quarries I must decide. Will I, perhaps, compete in an extremely dangerous cricket tournament? But no, dare I say that my bugger of a horse, Fatty Lumpkins has an injured calf. Yet, may I engage in a competitive game of chess, dear boy? Lastly, let us not forget a light read, perhaps Finnegan's Wake for the tenth time or, wait, I must attempt the Four Quartets once more; I've made an engagement with the Prince of Wales to compare notes."
(all the while light classical music is playing in the background)
Well, there you have it. A perfect example of the difference between high and lowbrow literature through dialogue. Point and case is that nobody wants to hang out with the British men, but more often then not we find ourselves hanging out with the American men. Just as in literature, we do not read the highbrow literature because it seems boring, yet, is it more self satisfying? Ah, that is the question? The highbrow literature doesn't leave us with a hangover. I must think more on this epiphany I've just had.....
19 Inspirerend Tekst Verjaardag Man 60 Jaar
6 years ago
Whoa, That is deepness! I did not understand lowbrow or highbrow literature...untill now. Thanks Bri of the Summer Breeze!
ReplyDeleteYour faithful follower...
Just a note, I'd rather hang with the Brits...
ReplyDeleteSo do we read low brow so that we can be civil amongst them?
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