索尔·贝娄这篇文章写于1970年,他提供了认识美国的新视角,代表美国的也许不是其广袤的大地和安静的小城,而是最具有辐射之力的拉斯维加斯和纽约等城市。这些地方才更具备文化的介入性和影响力。“那些想……进行沉思冥想的人,如果在别的地方采取一种沉思立场的话,那就算是谨慎明智了。”这篇文章也许是对身在发展中国家的我们的最好提醒。 Written in 1970, Saul Bellow provided a new perspective on the United States, representing perhaps the United States, not its vast land and quiet town, but the most radiating Las Vegas and New York and other cities. These places are more culturally intervening and influential. “Those who want to meditate ... are wary of taking a meditating stance elsewhere.” This article may be the best reminder of us in developing countries .