December 8, 2010
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Pictures of Literary Import
I feel like I need to do a quick throwaway blog, but real life is too interesting for me to take too much time away from it. (Yeah, odd change, right?). Here are three photos of some of my favorite literary things:
No, it's not a scorecard from my dating experiences. It's the scoresheet from my judging of the Xanga Teen Writing Contest! (link goes to top ten entries). I sponsored a contest, with prizes, for top teen writers on Xanga. It did result in people getting to know a few new writers, and I'm still pleased/proud of the experience overall. I just wish there were less entries; something like 100 posts to rate!
I'm totally not posting this so that you think I'm in touch with my inner feelings and I have a lot in common with Mr. Darcy. Nope. Totally not a scheme, just like the photo you took of yourself in a basketball jersey because whats-his-face likes the Lakers. We even? Ha, I do love Pride and Prejudice. I came across an abridged version as an awkward teen and thought (1) Elizabeth Bennett is so spirited, I want to meet someone like that someday and (2) if Mr Darcy can land Elizabeth after such an awful start, there's hope for me! I can't say I'm much of a fan of Austen's other works, though; they don't have same zing as P&P.
I've liked Louisa May Alcott for a very, very, very long time. Her writing makes me happy and restores my faith in humanity. It teaches me so much, too; the wisdom of Jo not marrying Laurie and how much that little story taught me about male and female relations, or how in Jo's Boys so many interesting role models and types for youg men are presented. Her biography is one of hard work amidst struggle. I would have to say that all things considered, she's a hero of mine. Invincible Louisa indeed!
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ahh, yes. Pride & Prejudice. People may think it is tres populaire due to commercialism nowadays, however, the actual book gets dusty in book stores. I love that book. Also, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. I read that book the first time when I was in 7th grade. The Bronte sisters are amazing poets, by the way.
Love it! Of course the female heroines are all the individuals i used to aspire to be. Have i told you lately that you're a great catch? Because it's true
Sadly, I have my own laurie story. It's a sad one to me, still.
hehehe awesome
You make me wish I had endless hours to read books...
Jane Austen is fantastic. Brilliant wit, too.
When I first read Little Women (and saw the movie! Classic), I was mad at Jo for not marrying Laurie. I thought her choice was stupid, but when I got older (read: wiser), I realized that Laurie would've been all wrong for Jo. (And I kept half expecting Christian Bale to burst into song. Damn Newsies!)
So you have girly taste in books or are you just hitting on us? Now I'm confused.
Also, ell oh ell to the jersey thing. True enough.
@skittlesruletheworld - Well, pre-puberty, I was teased mercilessly for reading a book titled something like "Strawberry Shortcake Girl" in 5th grade classroom, ha. In my slight defense, I had read every other book on the shelf already!
that simple. I also refer you to http://greekphysique.xanga.com/691052534/my-top-5-fictional-crushes/ for proof of the depth of my literature crushing, ha. Can you get me Jane Eyre's phone number by any chance? :-p
Basically, I'm a voracious reader, and a lot of Y/A lit is aimed at women. Thus, some odd tastes, I suppose...then I became an adult and actually discovered some women like it when guys read that stuff, so WHOA! BONUS!
woo, i can't wait to spend the rest of my life dealing with literature.
in other stories, i need to find a man like elizabeth. i'm already the mr. darcy character.....which, hey, means I get to hope too! ...right?
I've read that biography! I love her.
Oh Greek, you have such feminine literary interests. =P
1) What about Sense & Sensibility?
2) Another devout Alcott fan! Since I was about 10, I've read Little Women/Good Wives/Little Men/Jo's Boys at least a dozen times. I was entirely thrilled when my ex proposed.. Jo Baer? Best name ever.
3) Your profile picture terrifies me.
I am happy you like P&P, but you're really missing out on the rest of Austen's work! Genius, all of it, with so much going on under the surface. I love seeing how her characters, so prim and proper, were really just using the manners and conventions of their times to be as selfish and silly as we are more openly today. People don't change!
You seem like a nice guy.
I'll admit, I didn't read this post but only because to concentrate on it would make it real in my mind and I would prefer you to remain an enigma, at least until we meet again.
I have an offer: shall we host a writing competition again together (I must now admit that I read the beginning of this post but certain forces drew me away from focusing on the entire message, forces which compel me to remain here in secret, as a prisoner)? This competition will include a prize which I will supply. Comment me and I will begin to produce the prompts.
As you are probably completely uninterested, I will tease you with promises of the devil and other otherworldly surprises
@liquor90 - Haha. Well I do like otherworldly surprises, as long as I don't end up in hell, heh. I'm taking a hiatus, sadly (see latest post) b/c of work, but perhaps some other time.
@GreekPhysique - I didn't think you'd be savvy to it, but it was worth my best efforts
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