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02-04-2008, 06:07 AM
Scheherazade

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Originally Posted by papayahed

So which one is good?

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell, of course!

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Originally Posted by Wakaba

i unofficially cast my vote for Bram Stoker's The Jewel of Seven Stars

Welcome to the Club. You can increase your post count at the Games section in no time and cast your vote "officially" before the end of the month.
02-04-2008, 01:08 PM
Remarkable

I'm in a great dilemma between Joyce and Wilde.I really want to discuss "Dubliners" with you people,but "Lady Windermere's Fan" should be a great read.Any help on the way?
02-04-2008, 01:40 PM
Virgil

Niamh convinced me to vote for The Tain. It sounds fascinating. You can read up on it here: http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/B...018680,00.html
02-04-2008, 01:50 PM
papayahed

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Originally Posted by Virgil

Niamh convinced me to vote for The Tain. It sounds fascinating. You can read up on it here: http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/B...018680,00.html

I agree.
02-04-2008, 01:52 PM
Virgil

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Originally Posted by papayahed

I agree.

And it's different than the usual novel reads we have every month. Something different.
02-04-2008, 02:04 PM
Scheherazade

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Originally Posted by Remarkable

I'm in a great dilemma between Joyce and Wilde.I really want to discuss "Dubliners" with you people,but "Lady Windermere's Fan" should be a great read.Any help on the way?

Since you cannot decide between those two, you should vote for The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell instead! :D
02-04-2008, 02:47 PM
ballb

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is without doubt the greatest socialist novel in the English language. It is simply but brilliantly written. I have a owned a number of copies of the years and given them all away. it is the sort of book you want other people to read.
02-04-2008, 04:00 PM
Scheherazade

Welcome to the Forum, Ballb!

I like the way you are thinking! :D

Go The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists!
02-04-2008, 04:17 PM
Niamh

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Originally Posted by Virgil

Niamh convinced me to vote for The Tain. It sounds fascinating. You can read up on it here: http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/B...018680,00.html

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Originally Posted by papayahed

I agree.

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Originally Posted by Virgil

And it's different than the usual novel reads we have every month. Something different.

It a great epic story. It is Ireland Epic infact. :) And yes it is definitely something different, especially seeing as it is only to be released this month in the states, and is already available on amazon.co.uk:nod: amybe i'll do up some info in my blog about the origin of the hero of the story. He would be Irelands hurcules (without the god stuff- and well all the deeds...)
02-04-2008, 04:31 PM
Nightshade

HUmm dubliners please!! I think
that way I can make a little bit more room on the J shelf at work :D
02-04-2008, 06:41 PM
kilted exile

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Originally Posted by Scheherazade

Since you cannot decide between those two, you should vote for The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell instead! :D

Funny, this is currently in the reading pile.
02-04-2008, 07:25 PM
Scheherazade

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Originally Posted by kilted exile

Funny, this is currently in the reading pile.

Oh, that is not funny; that is a sign! You should vote for it asap!
02-11-2008, 05:21 PM
Cailin

I have 50 posts but it won't let me vote...
02-12-2008, 05:04 AM
Scheherazade

Could you please try again after signing out and re-logging in?

Welcome to the Book Club! :)
02-12-2008, 02:46 PM
Cailin

Dubliners (sorry Niamh! I was very tempted by the Tain ;) ) Would love to hear opinions on this fine Irish text!

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