The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 24th, 2001
Some scholars dubious of restored famous novels
Editions let readers assess authors' intentions, others say
By DOUG SIMPSON
Associated Press
Monday, December 24, 2001
New Orleans -- Fans of "All the Kings Men" could be in for a shock when they read the new edition of Robert Penn Warren's 1946 novel.
The protagonist has a different name. The narrator has a dirtier mind. Chapters four and five have merged into a single chapter.
The new "All the King's Men" is the latest in a string of so- called "restored" novels: new editions of classic books that are something like the "director's cuts"...
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