Ms I. Nunes wrote: Does the fact that the Goan author, Antonio Gomes, is a cardiologist make his literary suggestions valid, credible and true, and hence more acceptable? While I understand your noble intent - waving the flag for Goan achievers who all do Goa proud - omission of the author's specialty would have better served your purpose.
------------------------ RESPONSE: I'm sure Ms I. Nunes is a literary critic of great merit here in England, although I've not heard of her. Perhaps like her hero Mark Twain, she writes under an psuedonym. I shall keep a look-out for her distinctive style in the Guardian or the Times. However, Frederick being a journalist who studied in Sweden, he has been trained to give as much information of the person, he is introducing into the piece. So he always provides information either by way of profession or the place they live in. And so he meant nothing more nor less when he introduced Dr Antonio Gomes in such a manner. Best, Selma
