We all know that the book's storyline was compelling.
But what about the writing itself? How eloquent do you think that the writing was?
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We all know that the book's storyline was compelling.
But what about the writing itself? How eloquent do you think that the writing was?
Right now, I'm aiming to read 70 to 80 books per year, which amounts to roughly 6 to 7 books a month.
I choose books from a variety of genres--biographies, history books, self-help books,...
It's not that I don't like Marvell.
Rather, it's that--no matter how hard I try--I can't understand him nor put my finger on him. He's one of the few 16th/17th century poets that I can't...
Do you like his work?
And, how does he compare to other notable poets, such as Milton or Donne?
Wow, this was a really great discussion. I especially liked the following quote by krishna lit:
So, do you not think that literature, art, or even scientific discoveries can be divinely touched at all?
Who are we to say that Milton wasn't divinely touched?
How do we know that?
Milton himself believed that "Paradise Lost" was divinely inspired
I find it remarkable--almost unbelievable--that a blind man wrote one of the English language's greatest works of literature.
Hence, I often wonder if a touch of divinity was present.
What is your honest opinion of Andrew Marvell's poetry? Do you like his work? And why?
If so, which of his poems do you like best?
If not, why don't you like his work?
I hope to read some early English poetry (Milton, Donne, Shakespeare, etc).
Human nature undoubtedly has a dark side.
Robert Greene does a good job of explaining that side in his books--especially "The 48 Laws of Power."
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Have you used these sites?
If so, how are they similar and different from each other? Which site do you find more helpful, and why?
I discovered Librarything recently, and am still forming an...
Jane Austen and Edith Wharton's books (among others) are classified as novel of manners.
Why do you suppose that this genre was so frequently read?
My opinion: I suspect that some young...
PeterL,
Care to explain?
I've read some literary criticism in the past, but very little and usually for school.
However, this year, I've resolved to read more of it (and on my own). Do you have any advice whatsoever for...
I know that he wrote several good poems, but why does he get more acclaim than other poets?
Did he do anything special--other than save Milton from being persecuted?
In short, I'm still not...
As a whole, would you say that we write better or worse than our predecessors?
Why do you feel that way?
I ask out of mere curiosity. This is not homework or part of a survey done for a job.
You all might be interested in the following article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/09/science/study-finds-literary-mood-reflects-previous-decades-economy.html?_r=1
Interesting.
Please, could you expound?
@mona amon
I think that you might be on to something.
By "modern," I'm referring more so to writings from our times
From Google Books & Hathitrust mainly, I've read scores of books/letters/articles written during the 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s.
And it has been my observation that such writings differ...
I wouldn't be surprised if it outpaces Amazon & becomes the go-to place for book reviews.
I also find it interesting that there are reviews for obscure books and for books that were written...