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Black Flames, whole no. 1, January 1946
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CLASSICS AND PULPS By Virginia Lelake As a newcomer to fantasy and Science-fiction I was puzzled for awhile by the arguments between fans as to the relative merits of old-time classics as compared to the stories published in the pulp magazines. I decided to read some of the earlier books and make my own comparisons. Most of the so-called classics can be found in any public library and no fan should have any trouble obtaining them. The authors of the books were Wells, Blackwoord, Bierce, Machen, and many others who were turning out science-fiction about the time of the first World War. I've decided in favor of the modern pulp magazine. The older novels are good, well written and capable of holding the reader's interest but they are hopelessly out of date. In an age of rockets, jet propulsion and the most important discovery of all to fans, atomic energy, most of us want stories to keep pace with the times. Now I enjoyed Well's stories, particularly The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds but I prefer the easy and uncumbersome style of the present day pulps. Some of the older novels were rather heavy in subject and treatment. The Modern stories are right in line with the times and I'd rather live in the present than in the past. ODE TO A GARBAGE CAN By Abby Lu Ashley Oh, garbage can, oh garbarge can Alas, alack, where have you ban? Come home to Mama All's forgiven I've searched for you in earth and Hivven. I put you out upon the curb Forgot the sign "Please don't disturb", And now to my sorrow Some ill-mannered brute Has stolen my garbage can - garbage to boot! Did Gerry take you while drunk as a turtle To pick pretty flowers to carry to Myrtle? Though you may have wandered through a night dark and clammy Please turn around now and run home to Mammy Oh, garbage can, oh garbage can Alas, alack, where have you ban? 5
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CLASSICS AND PULPS By Virginia Lelake As a newcomer to fantasy and Science-fiction I was puzzled for awhile by the arguments between fans as to the relative merits of old-time classics as compared to the stories published in the pulp magazines. I decided to read some of the earlier books and make my own comparisons. Most of the so-called classics can be found in any public library and no fan should have any trouble obtaining them. The authors of the books were Wells, Blackwoord, Bierce, Machen, and many others who were turning out science-fiction about the time of the first World War. I've decided in favor of the modern pulp magazine. The older novels are good, well written and capable of holding the reader's interest but they are hopelessly out of date. In an age of rockets, jet propulsion and the most important discovery of all to fans, atomic energy, most of us want stories to keep pace with the times. Now I enjoyed Well's stories, particularly The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds but I prefer the easy and uncumbersome style of the present day pulps. Some of the older novels were rather heavy in subject and treatment. The Modern stories are right in line with the times and I'd rather live in the present than in the past. ODE TO A GARBAGE CAN By Abby Lu Ashley Oh, garbage can, oh garbarge can Alas, alack, where have you ban? Come home to Mama All's forgiven I've searched for you in earth and Hivven. I put you out upon the curb Forgot the sign "Please don't disturb", And now to my sorrow Some ill-mannered brute Has stolen my garbage can - garbage to boot! Did Gerry take you while drunk as a turtle To pick pretty flowers to carry to Myrtle? Though you may have wandered through a night dark and clammy Please turn around now and run home to Mammy Oh, garbage can, oh garbage can Alas, alack, where have you ban? 5
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