D.H. Lawrence's Short Stories Thread

[Virgil]

Virgil and Dark Muse, thanks for being so understanding. Already, I feel the holiday crunch or tension, and I know my mind is not going to be on this thread whole-heartedly. I luckily, already did read the Christmas book, so I could probably discuss some aspects of that one and review a little. I am sure amalia will be in agreement and manolia, as well. I guess just Jeff and Quark are left and I am sure they will agree. Gee, we are such an agreeable group, aren't we? So it will be in January for the read, Virgil? Shall we make an announcement? or it this good enough.

OK, we are officially on break. We will read "The Man Who Loved Islands" as our January Lawrence short story read.

[Janine]

OK, we are officially on break. We will read "The Man Who Loved Islands" as our January Lawrence short story read.

Thanks Virgil, I really needed this break! Yeah!

[amalia1985]

I'm in favor of it too!!! Pretty busy with exams right now!!! January would be ideal!!!

[Janine]

I'm in favor of it too!!! Pretty busy with exams right now!!! January would be ideal!!!

Great, Amalia, thanks! Everyone is so considerate.

[jlb4tlb]

Fine by me finished "Islands" today.

Jeff

[Janine]

Fine by me finished "Islands" today.

Jeff

Jeff, ok, to delay then; thanks for being so understanding. We are all so busy with holiday stuff. How was the story? Interesting? Hope you enjoyed it. We will be back in here in January to discuss it. J

[jlb4tlb]

Greetings all

It is my hope that everybody had a great Christmas and a hppy new year.

I for one would enjoy resuming our discussions on the stories of D.H.L. At this time I am reading Maugham's "Of Human Bondage" very good but not up to "Sons and Lovers."

Anybody else up to some short fiction chat?

Jeff

[Janine]

Greetings all

It is my hope that everybody had a great Christmas and a hppy new year.

I for one would enjoy resuming our discussions on the stories of D.H.L. At this time I am reading Maugham's "Of Human Bondage" very good but not up to "Sons and Lovers."

Anybody else up to some short fiction chat?

Jeff

Hi Jeff, glad you see you back here with your avid interest in Lawrence works. Hira has emailed me about the next short story, questioning when it will begin. Good news is that we are gearing up for the next round of Lawrence discussions! Most likely they will begin on Monday, but all of us can start reading the story now; hopefully we will complete reading in a few days time. I talked to Virgil, and he said he would read this next story: "The Man Who Loved Islands" this weekend; he would start posting on Monday. This coincides nicely with my own schedule, since I am finishing up the Christmas read of "Fathers and Sons"; I have but one or two chapters, to read tonight, and then I will be done with the book and can post some comments in that repective thread and proceed to my Lawrence reading.

Jeff, I hope you had a fine holiday, too. If you are like me, you are adjusting to getting back to normal routine and recovering from all the holiday rush. Happy New Year to you and everyone here.

How interesting, "Of Human Bondage", I saw the film and thought I might like to read the book someday. You will have to let me know how it was when you complete it. However, my current plans include two more Lawrence books, that I will be reading independently, so I don't have the time for another novel right now. One is a more obscure work, of the time period when he and his wife resided in Australia (Lawrence traveled extensively to many countries to live) entitled "Kangaroo". The second book will be a re-reading for me of "The Rainbow". I will try to read that in a few months and hopefully start a thread on it. I hope you and others can join in, since you enjoyed "Sons and Lovers" so much. Jeff, have you read "Women in Love"? That is a very fine book, as well. In reality "WIL" is the sequel to "TR" but the order in which one reads them is not at all significant, in my opinion.

This is great, discovering more Lawrence enthusiasts!

[Dark Muse]

Cannot wait untill the discussion starts, now if only I can remember the story, LOL.

I loved The Rainbow.

[Janine]

Cannot wait untill the discussion starts, now if only I can remember the story, LOL.

I loved The Rainbow.

Yes, it should be great! We have so many new Lawrence fans. You must have been posting, Dark Muse, just as I was revising my post (see above). DM, it is good to see you back here again. Wow, everyone is really anxious to get started. I often re-read these stories, because I find I can post better and see more of the details, symbols and themes, after two read-throughs. I would consider that option, since we have until Monday, or at least to review the text quickly, if you have limited time.
I think the text is here online, so that we can use it to quote certain passages. I can't wait now to read the story; what I had read so far greatly interested me. I will start over again, because definitely I don't recall too much about the story. I need to refresh my own memory.

DM, I hope you can join in when we have our discussion group on "The Rainbow". I know it is Virgil's favorite Lawrence novel, or at least it was, before we read and discussed "Women in Love". I think he still puts it, as his favorite, but "WIL" was a close second. It has been years since I read the book. Anxious to get back to it this year.

See you all soon. Have a nice weekend!

[Virgil]

Oh great. We will start soon. I'll need the weekend to read the story and we'll start discussing it right after if that's ok with all. Happy holidays all.

[Nossa]

Hey guys!! It's been a while since I came here
I was just checking the thread, and found out that you're reading The Man Who Loved Islands. It was one of the short stories I read at the beginning of this year, as I wanted to join you for the discussion, but hardly had a time to come online, so I read a book of short stories that I had. Since everyone is having the weekend off, and I kinda forgot the story(since it's been a year since I read it), I'll get a head start, and read it starting from today (which is officially MY weekend..lol). I'll hopefully come online and join the discussion.

[Virgil]

Hey guys!! It's been a while since I came here
I was just checking the thread, and found out that you're reading The Man Who Loved Islands. It was one of the short stories I read at the beginning of this year, as I wanted to join you for the discussion, but hardly had a time to come online, so I read a book of short stories that I had. Since everyone is having the weekend off, and I kinda forgot the story(since it's been a year since I read it), I'll get a head start, and read it starting from today (which is officially MY weekend..lol). I'll hopefully come online and join the discussion.

Great to have you join us Nossa. I look forward to your thoughts.

[Janine]

Great to have you join us Nossa. I look forward to your thoughts.

Virgil, glad you will be part of the discussion, between your time on the Aeneid thread.

Nossa, I second what Virgil said. So glad you will join us. Wow, our Lawrence group has certainly grown! I am so glad to see all this interest; it is a good intelligent group.
I probably read this story, years ago, but now I will be reading it during the coming weekend...that starts tomorrow night here. Actually, will try to start it tonight - I just finished the Christmas book read....better late than never, I guess.

[Dark Muse]

DM, I hope you can join in when we have our discussion group on "The Rainbow". I know it is Virgil's favorite Lawrence novel, or at least it was, before we read and discussed "Women in Love". I think he still puts it, as his favorite, but "WIL" was a close second. It has been years since I read the book. Anxious to get back to it this year.

See you all soon. Have a nice weekend!

Sounds interesting, I will have to keep an eye for when that starts.