Never - never in all eternity - would I have thought I would read Dracula. And if I thought I would read it, I really didn't anticipate *liking* it. INever - never in all eternity - would I have thought I would read Dracula. And if I thought I would read it, I really didn't anticipate *liking* it. I really don't like scary/horror. The Literary Life Podcast that I read with chose this as one of their books for 2022, so I girded up my loins and bit the bullet to listen and follow along.
I'm so glad I did, I not only liked it but loved it. Beautifully written and so many ideas to contemplate. I didn't find it scary - except in carryover when I had to leave the house after dark.
Loved it. My last spring-off book from The Great Tradition and one I've had on my shelf since 2011. Sometimes past me is good to future me, and this iLoved it. My last spring-off book from The Great Tradition and one I've had on my shelf since 2011. Sometimes past me is good to future me, and this is the case here. I think I would have struggled much with this book before now, but during 2022, while still a challenge, it was readable and worth contemplating.
I particularly loved the last chapter which summed up much of the book while giving warnings and encouragements. The whole thing had to be read to get there, but it reminds me to count the cost and count it pure joy.
"Keep your soul free." p 235 Keep is my Word for the Year 2023 - so very fitting.
I suspect I'll revisit this as it is at times both practical and profound. ...more
Took a break for Lenten poetry, but picked it back up after Easter. Simple progress growing and learning from Vol 2 to 3. Looking forward to Vol 4 nexTook a break for Lenten poetry, but picked it back up after Easter. Simple progress growing and learning from Vol 2 to 3. Looking forward to Vol 4 next...more
This is very very good. I didn't come close to comprehending the fullness of it, but the first time through means the second will be better.
I was surThis is very very good. I didn't come close to comprehending the fullness of it, but the first time through means the second will be better.
I was surprised by the Aristotle - it wasn't what I expected although my expectations were perhaps a bit amorphous. The nitty gritty of words and syllables themselves to the structure and plot development was more comprehensive than anticipated.
The essays included at the end were helpful. I particularly enjoyed the Sidney and the Sayers (and was somewhat baffled by Shelley) ... but Sidney's discussion of the historian-philosopher-poet is excellent (if a little challenging, again a second read will be helpful). Sayers' application of the pieces of the Aristotle to detective fiction were insightful and helpful in understanding what had passed before (plus, she's a clear 20th Century writer whose subjects - Holmes, Wimsey, Poirot - were familiar). It helps to understand the Aristotle as a framework or paradigm, not necessarily a set of precepts or hard and fast rules / laws.
Wonderful! I really enjoyed the Rosetti and am glad to have finished this volume in February. This is a delightful way to read the poets I didn't and Wonderful! I really enjoyed the Rosetti and am glad to have finished this volume in February. This is a delightful way to read the poets I didn't and hear the words and make some connections. I see ideas in new ways - and came across some old friends along the way. ...more
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