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Nutria, The entire Commonwealth as "Delaware-size or smaller" provides a geographical topological hydrological latitudinal paradox. All together, it is a charming idea but I strenuously doubt it. Peter, Re: Severian as Faustian when tempted by the undine who quotes Marlow. Please say more--which temptation are you thinking of? The dream scene? The sandbar scene? Re: Wolfe and Yeats--looks like you've got the germ of a big meaty essay. Go to it!