Waverly-Sir Walter Scott
Nicolas Nickolby-Dickens
Waverly-Sir Walter Scott
Nicolas Nickolby-Dickens
He prayed best, who loveth best
All things both great and small;
For the dear God who loveth us,
He made and loveth all.
~Samuel Taylor Coleridge
I've never read a novel by Anthony Trollope. And, to be honest, the reason is simply his name.Originally Posted by Jamesian
People tell me he was one of the greatest and most popular of Victorian novelists. People tell me his novels are wonderful. I percieve that they must be wonderful if so many people like them. My mind suggests that he is worth the read. Yet, my emotion revolts gainst reading him simply because it seems hard to believe that anything good could come from a man whose name was Anthony Trollope. It's ridiculous, I know.
Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any. — Mark Twain
We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for, I have no idea. — W.H. Auden
Poems of John Donne (Wordsworth Classics)
"Walden" by Thoreau
"Fortunes of War" by Olivia Manning (I may not even get to reading it, since I've got so many genuine classics to do. But I'd just watched the mini-series with Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh, so was rather interested.)
A portable collection of Emerson's poetry, which is great as it easily fits in my pockets so I can read it anywhere. I bought it as, well the cover looked pretty...
I read his book The Warden, and I wasn't really thrilled with it. Kind of dull and boring. I wouldn't recommend reading that one.I've never read a novel by Anthony Trollope. And, to be honest, the reason is simply his name.
People tell me he was one of the greatest and most popular of Victorian novelists. People tell me his novels are wonderful. I percieve that they must be wonderful if so many people like them. My mind suggests that he is worth the read. Yet, my emotion revolts gainst reading him simply because it seems hard to believe that anything good could come from a man whose name was Anthony Trollope. It's ridiculous, I know.
The last book I bought was Great Expectations. I'm on the fence about whether I should read this or A Farewell to Arms after I finish my current novel.
I was also eyeing Philip Roth's American Pastoral in the bookstore today... it looks very good, and I haven't read anything by Philip Roth.
As usual, I disagree ...
The Warden and its sequel, Barchester Towers, are excellent introductions into the personalities of those who live in a cathedral town. If you want a thriller, don't read them, but Trollope in these two comes off very well. If you don't want to take the time to read them, watch the excelent Masterpiece Theatre production. Only the English can portray the English so admirably.
The last book purchased was Lincoln's Literary Works, ably illustrated by John Steurt Curry. The most important speeches, letters, and other writings of the great American president published in 1942 by the Limited editions Club
Hope you eventually read it to someone. Haha.
The last book I bought was for a book club. The Postmistress.
[QUOTE=ktm5124;885904]I read his book The Warden, and I wasn't really thrilled with it. Kind of dull and boring. I wouldn't recommend reading that one.QUOTE]
After a period of some years, I reread The Warden quite recently and found that it stood up quite well to my initial reaction which was very favourable.
The central theme of how a well-meaning radical's efforts finaly forces the closure of the alsmhouses that until his appearence had been a haven of tranquility is something that everyone can learn from. It wouldn't be a bad idea to throw out Robin Hood from the classroom and replace it with The Warden.
Throw out Robin Hood ?....
You wont find Robin Hood in any American classrooms any way. But when I grew up, reruns of the 1938 movie with Errol Flynn and Olivia Dehaviland appeared at local movie houses frequently. This is Flynn's best action thriller, and the color was beautiful, at least by 1938 standards. And if you were lucky enough to own a copy of Robin Hood illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, you could become an expert and correct all of your compatriots as to what Robin Hood was really like. It is a shame that children of today do not read Robin Hood, Last of the Mohicans, Treasure Island, and Ivanhoe, just to name a few.
I agree with you about The Warden. It is a thoughtful and well-written book. However, it should be followed by a reading of Barchester Towers, the sequel. Masterpiece Theatre dramatized both together as well they should be. I mourn for Masterpiece Theatre and its portrayal of Victorian literature!
Last edited by dfloyd; 04-27-2010 at 12:52 PM.
Interesting to hear everyone's thoughts on The Warden. Perhaps I should revisit that book.
My Mistress's Sparrow is Dead -- Jeffrey Eugenides, ed.
Howards End -- E. M. Forster
How Late It Was, How Late -- James Kelman
Lullaby -- Chuck Palaniuk
The Accidental Woman -- Jonathan Coe
The Dead Fish Museum -- Charles D'Ambrosio
"He lives most gaily who knows best how to deceive himself. Ha-ha!"
- CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (Fyodor Dostoyevsky)
A couple of poetry collections -
Book of Longing - Leonard Cohen (a particular hero from my adolescent years)
The Poetry of Norman MacCaig (a Scottish master and an ex-neighbour - unfortunately no longer sharing these twisting paths with us)
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There's a book I'd like to get. Tell me if it's good.
I'd also be curious. I fell in love with A Passage to India but I couldnt get into A Room with a View - I had to "put it down".
I bought two books last month I think,
but unfortunately they're the last for now
Pride and Prejudice; Good Omens
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