This is typical of French men.. who bad mouth Indian liberals . May I remind you, in spite of all the critics, they exist and thrive... Or is Mr Gautier's ire directed by the fact we ape the english speaking british/americans instead of the French... (Trust the French!) Such westernisation is an unfortunate by product of liberalisation. And as for comments like knowing Kalidasa etc... whose fault is that? Are Kalidasa's translations as easily available as say a Victor Hugo/Dumas etc (Note that I am choosing French Authors here!) We should be appreciative of the fact Indians are appreciating cultute in whatever form, Indian or Western! Such articles are scurrillous and serve no useful purpose! Ciao
RE:french blues eh?
by sandeep marathe on Feb 06, 2007 02:07 AM Permalink
take it in the right sense buddy, re-read it...I don't think it's anywhere related to France or french ppl.....the views r really good & shud be seen in a neutral unbaised way(in my view)
RE:french blues eh?
by stav on Feb 06, 2007 04:04 AM Permalink
Devi prasad you have come out with a unique way to criticize Gautier. It is your reply which is completely useless in purpose..why am I even replying !!
RE:french blues eh?
by Vas on Feb 06, 2007 06:34 PM Permalink
"this is typical of French men??" You are a bigot! India has no room for bigots like you. Attack his points if you wish, and not his nationality! The fact that Kalidasas, etc. translations are not easily available in France is the problem of the impotent Indians in India and abroad, who don't want to translate Indian masterpieces into English and other Indian languages. They learn to say 'ciao' and drink wine, but have no curiosity about Indian literature. Thats precisely the point he was making. Ciao or 'chow' to you too!
