06-15-2009, 04:32 PM
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The Brain Man
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Ocala, Florida
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Les Miserables?
Although I started to read this book, Les Miserables some time ago and even started a discussion about the book, I had to lay the book down due to some issues going on domestically. However, I am in a position now to re-start the book as well as the discussion, and I would enjoin anyone who might be interested in doing so -- join me.
When I started the discussion some time ago, I did notice (by way of correspondence with others) that there are some problems with the translations, and I would like to bring those forth to the group as well and discuss what they might mean in terms of the entire text, or in individual chapters. I currently have the copy translated by C.E. Wilbur. This is a fascinating story! I would like others interested to join me in this endeavor! 
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Why, the whole point, the real sting of it lay in the fact that continually, even in the moment of the acutest spleen, I was inwardly conscious with shame that I was not a spiteful. I am a sicker man! I might foam at the mouth, but bring me a doll to play with, bring me a cup of tea with sugar in it, and maybe I will be appeased! I might even genuinely be touched, though probably I should grind my teeth at myself afterward and lie awake at night with shame for months after. That is my way. |
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06-22-2009, 04:30 AM
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Fire away
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06-22-2009, 04:22 PM
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The Brain Man
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Firing Away
OK. I will start this discussion tomorrow. Be sure to tune in!
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Why, the whole point, the real sting of it lay in the fact that continually, even in the moment of the acutest spleen, I was inwardly conscious with shame that I was not a spiteful. I am a sicker man! I might foam at the mouth, but bring me a doll to play with, bring me a cup of tea with sugar in it, and maybe I will be appeased! I might even genuinely be touched, though probably I should grind my teeth at myself afterward and lie awake at night with shame for months after. That is my way. |
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07-03-2009, 10:18 PM
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I finally started reading this, so I am in too!
I am reading the Signet Classics paperback and am almost at page 300. Can't wait to discuss! |
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