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05-09-2007, 11:45 AM
Niamh

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Originally Posted by kilted exile

It would have to be dickens, spending last year reading all his stuff was definetely well spent

On another note it seems quite a few people have trouble with the concept of what exactly england is - no it is not Scotland, Wales, or either part of the split island of ireland. These places are as english as germany is danish.

I've noticed that too Kilted. Just because we speak english doesnt mean we are english! Considering that Ireland Scotland and Wales all have distinct forms of english infuenced by our own gaelic languages and is clearly seen in our literature.
I think distinctions should be made when studying Literature of ireland and Britain.
05-09-2007, 04:13 PM
JBI

Er, having trouble of thinking of ones that aren't Irish...

I would have to go with Shakespeare.
05-09-2007, 04:43 PM
kandaurov

Off the top of my head, I'd have to say Emily Brontë. Mostly because I relate to her a lot. And her life was as outlandish as her novel. It's a good thing she only wrote that single one; anything after it would be a step backwards.
05-09-2007, 05:14 PM
Niamh

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Originally Posted by JBI

Er, having trouble of thinking of ones that aren't Irish...

I would have to go with Shakespeare.

thats a safe choice if ever there was one!:lol: Just post who you think is English, and if they are not we'll let you know. But there are a lot of English Authors out there JBI. I'm sure you can name some more! (or look at the author lists for inspiration!;) )
05-09-2007, 10:43 PM
Englishteacher

There is a certain quality to George Eliot that really attracts me. Her stories are like warm blankets to me. My grandfather a college English professor introduced me to Dickens when I was about 8. We read David Copperfield together. The scene where Peggoty is proposed to in the beginning of the books was then, as still is, a favorite.
05-10-2007, 02:16 PM
Schokokeks

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Originally Posted by Niamh

I think distinctions should be made when studying Literature of ireland and Britain.

At my uni, they do ;). Lectures are always dutifully called British and Irish Theatre in the 20th century. We even have a professor from Ireland here (in the middle of Germany's nowhere, I wonder what brought him here :D), and every semester he offers lots of courses on Irish literature only. I'm planning to take one next chance I get ;).
It's quite remarkable that the Irish (and the Scots, too) have produced so many excellent works of literature in proportion to their rather small number of inhabitants. Must be something in the air over there ;) :p.
05-10-2007, 03:12 PM
Dreadnought

Milton or Keats! Quite the hard decision to make.
05-10-2007, 03:15 PM
kandaurov

Milton and Keats! Good choices indeed!
05-10-2007, 03:42 PM
astrapecrith

Tolkein, Dickens, Darwin
05-10-2007, 04:52 PM
Niamh

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Originally Posted by Schokokeks

At my uni, they do ;). Lectures are always dutifully called British and Irish Theatre in the 20th century. We even have a professor from Ireland here (in the middle of Germany's nowhere, I wonder what brought him here :D), and every semester he offers lots of courses on Irish literature only. I'm planning to take one next chance I get ;).
It's quite remarkable that the Irish (and the Scots, too) have produced so many excellent works of literature in proportion to their rather small number of inhabitants. Must be something in the air over there ;) :p.

An irish professor! That would explain the distinction!:lol: :p
you should do a course in Irish Lit Schok! Need any help you know where to find me!
And yes i agree there must be something in the air! We only have a population of slightly over 4million. About two and a half when yeats was around!
05-10-2007, 05:06 PM
kathycf

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Originally Posted by Niamh

how did i forget Doughlas Adams!

I must say the same...especially seeing as I have a quote from Adams as part of my signature! I think I am older than you, Niamh so I am going with "senility"...:D

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Originally Posted by Niamh

I've noticed that too Kilted. Just because we speak english doesnt mean we are english! Considering that Ireland Scotland and Wales all have distinct forms of english infuenced by our own gaelic languages and is clearly seen in our literature.
I think distinctions should be made when studying Literature of ireland and Britain.

Good point, Niamh. Cultural identity should be respected. (and no I am not saying anybody here has been disrespectful, not at all.) Ireland, Wales and Scotland have their own identitities, culture and language...they aren't the "mini me's" of England.

Hey, see how I slipped in a reference to Austen Powers there with "mini me"? :p (Dr Evil was in the Powers movies...He had a small clone that he called "Mini me")
05-10-2007, 05:35 PM
Niamh

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Originally Posted by kathycf

I must say the same...especially seeing as I have a quote from Adams as part of my signature! I think I am older than you, Niamh so I am going with "senility"...:D

:lol: I look at the book every day kathy! I think i'm worse off!:sick:

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Good point, Niamh. Cultural identity should be respected. (and no I am not saying anybody here has been disrespectful, not at all.) Ireland, Wales and Scotland have their own identitities, culture and language...they aren't the "mini me's" of England.

:nod: I think it is also important for a countries identity. Many writer represent there countries culture and associating them with the wrong nation can bruise a small countries identity. Especially when that country was once under the power of the other. i know scotland and wales are apart of britain but they are their own countres at the same time and their writers should be recognised separately from that of England.

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Hey, see how I slipped in a reference to Austen Powers there with "mini me"? :p (Dr Evil was in the Powers movies...He had a small clone that he called "Mini me")

:D Aint nothing wrong with a good Austen Powers reference!
05-10-2007, 08:33 PM
JBI

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Originally Posted by Niamh

thats a safe choice if ever there was one!:lol: Just post who you think is English, and if they are not we'll let you know. But there are a lot of English Authors out there JBI. I'm sure you can name some more! (or look at the author lists for inspiration!;) )

No just saying all the ones that pop into my head are Irish... I know more than Shakespeare, but he shows himself to be the best. Other than that though, I would have to go with Jane Austen.
05-10-2007, 09:22 PM
kilted exile

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Originally Posted by Niamh

:D Aint nothing wrong with a good Austen Powers reference!

Well you say that, but you're not the one that upon meeting new people has to do a "fat bastard" impression :lol:
05-10-2007, 09:58 PM
Woland

Shakespeare, Marlowe, Coleridge

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