On Mar 28, 2013, at 3:00 AM, Strider1974 <[email protected]> wrote:
> This is interesting because after A Crown Imperiled there was talk (including > comments from your truly) where Mr Feist was questioned on whether he was > plagiarizing himself either intentionally or unintentionally. > > Michael The above is why a lot of writers hide in caves and don't talk to readers. Not being mean, Michael, 'cause I know what you mean, but it's the lack of precision that gets writers crazy. You can't plagiarize from yourself. Plagiarism is a legal term, not a literary term. But I get what people meant at that time. Look, there are only so many tropes, themes, story elements, etc. in a fantasy adventure context and sooner or later you're going to be walking over familiar territory a second, or third time. Hal getting Stephané out of Roldem/Arutha getting Anita out of Krondor? Sure, similar themes, but entirely different political, social, dramatic contexts. In the end I've sacked a few castles, had a couple of armies swarm over the countryside, had boys grow up to act heroic, had evil critters acting evil-like, etc. I like to think that I changed it up along the way and kept it interesting. Best, R.E.F. ---- www.crydee.com Never attribute to malice what can satisfactorily be explained away by stupidity.
