Roy, great video! My wife wasn't a reader in high school until her English teacher told her to try Jane Austen. He gave her the book, saying she would like reading it. She read Pride and Prejudice and loved it. And she has been a reader ever since. Thanks again for the videos! Oh, I got a digital book of the complete John Silence! Take care!
William Morris wrote beautifully and with greatly detailed descriptions so that one pictures everything, and was such a fine designer and poet, but his writings won't appeal to minimalist modernists. He was a romantic medievalist, and ladies and gentlemen of that ilk will enjoy his writings much more. I read two of his books years ago, and have two or three more (and lots on his art and design) I haven't got to yet, but one of these days I will settle down and begin another one of them. One thing I try to avoid in Victorian novels is very sad and depressing stories, but so many of them are! At least with Charles Dickens he would usually throw in some funny and silly things to help balance out the sadness a bit! That's why I've only read a little bit of Thomas Hardy, as I think he is dreary, even though I read his least dreary books, and doubt I will read more. Roy, I think it's great that you made such an effort with your Victorian studies and earned your degree, and I appreciate your unique, in-depth videos. Lori
My parents had that LP, and I have the CD. But why play it? The songs are ingrained. “There’s a little ditty they’re singing in the city….” I must look out for that _Daniel Deronda._
@@davidnovakreadspoetry One thing that puts me off it is the endless plays 'Food Glorious Food' got on the awful radio shows aimed at kids in the late 60s/early 70s.
@heathergregg9975 Yes, the same guy. I think his mediaeval mystical quest stories were part of his vision of a more ideal world - sort of like Pre Raphaelite paintings on the page? He ran a press too so the original books were designed in his style.
Favorite adaptation: MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL.
I had no desire for more Dracula, but this new film, Nosferatu, looks amazing.
Roger Ebert wrote, “It’s not what a film is about, it’s how it’s about it.” There’s always room to be about a well-worn subject in a fresh new way.
Roy, great video! My wife wasn't a reader in high school until her English teacher told her to try Jane Austen. He gave her the book, saying she would like reading it. She read Pride and Prejudice and loved it. And she has been a reader ever since. Thanks again for the videos! Oh, I got a digital book of the complete John Silence! Take care!
Thanks! Nice story, good move by the teacher 👍 I hope you enjoy John Silence.
My favorite Victorian moment must be the first chapter of Bleak House, with the fog everywhere including court.
Magnificent
Great advice for starting your victorian lit journey! I especially like the tip to use audiobooks
@@stayathomereader There are some great ones
Now I want a William Morris audiobook that includes Dr. Jenny losing it in the background. Who do I contact to request this?
I'll start one 😅😅😅
@@GentleReader01 I'll see what I can do 😂😂😂
William Morris wrote beautifully and with greatly detailed descriptions so that one pictures everything, and was such a fine designer and poet, but his writings won't appeal to minimalist modernists. He was a romantic medievalist, and ladies and gentlemen of that ilk will enjoy his writings much more. I read two of his books years ago, and have two or three more (and lots on his art and design) I haven't got to yet, but one of these days I will settle down and begin another one of them. One thing I try to avoid in Victorian novels is very sad and depressing stories, but so many of them are! At least with Charles Dickens he would usually throw in some funny and silly things to help balance out the sadness a bit! That's why I've only read a little bit of Thomas Hardy, as I think he is dreary, even though I read his least dreary books, and doubt I will read more. Roy, I think it's great that you made such an effort with your Victorian studies and earned your degree, and I appreciate your unique, in-depth videos. Lori
I agree - it is full immersion reading, one has to go along for the ride and enjoy the writing on its own terms.
My parents had that LP, and I have the CD. But why play it? The songs are ingrained. “There’s a little ditty they’re singing in the city….”
I must look out for that _Daniel Deronda._
@@davidnovakreadspoetry One thing that puts me off it is the endless plays 'Food Glorious Food' got on the awful radio shows aimed at kids in the late 60s/early 70s.
I’m doing the tag! I’m always horning in on your tags! But they are so fun!
@@booksoffthebeatenpath Noice!
I did recommend listening to Dickens on audiobook. His long sentences wash over you 😊
@@katiejlumsden That must be great with a skilled reader
Fans of Terry Pratchett should definitely try Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat.
Is that William Morris as in the interior designer?! So interesting to hear how you got involved in your studies.
@heathergregg9975 Yes, the same guy. I think his mediaeval mystical quest stories were part of his vision of a more ideal world - sort of like Pre Raphaelite paintings on the page? He ran a press too so the original books were designed in his style.
@@royreadsanything How did he find all the time to do this AND revolutionise English design?! He must have put in the hours.
@@heathergregg9975 I know! Plus: impressive beard.
@@royreadsanything maybe he made use of all that time he wasn't using shaving:-)
@@royreadsanything LOL