The Political Libido
In the ever relevant and ever quoted Orwell essay 'Why I Write,' he lists four reasons for writing: 1) Sheer egoism 2) Aesthetic enthusiasm 3) Historial impulse 4) Political purpose The last, political purpose, probably has caused more consternation than the other three. I mean, no one can doubt - least of all the writer - of the egoism in the whole pursuit. But should we write 'message' stories? Are they real drama? David Mamet, always fun to read, and even more fun to disag
