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Old 09-06-2010, 08:04 AM   #70
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Interesting discussion here. Many valid points made on both sides of the argument. But let me play a little devil's advocate here for a moment; what about a poet or author whose work full justification would completely ruin the style of his/her work? I am speaking specifically of one of my favorite poets e.e. cummings. Would you folks not read his work in ebook form just because some of his poetry does not lend itself to either right or left justification.
With poetry there is a very good reason to follow the wish of the author. As things are now, I doubt I would wish to read such poetry on an e-reader. A much simpler example than yours; I tried to read Beowulf on my ipod recently, but the screen was too small and it just didn't work.
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