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  • @imarahegal2917
    @imarahegal2917 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    i love you omg. i’m 14 and i have only read like 2 books if you include the harry potter series, but you have inspired me to try and read and i ordered my first ever book pride and prejudice. i have discovered a new dream to become and writer and in order for that to happen i know i have to expand my literacy and reading skills by reading a range of books such as classics, horror and teen etc. thank you so much without you i wouldn’t know where to start or what to do❤️

    • @lameshahale2990
      @lameshahale2990 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Much success to you 😊😊😊😊 This comment made my heart smile 😁😁😁

  • @funjuror
    @funjuror 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Charlotte did say, I believe, that she fashioned the character of Shirley on Emily.

  • @ludd7929
    @ludd7929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi. Just finished Shirley. Such a brilliant novel. I do recommend 👌

  • @ZeeZeeDreaming
    @ZeeZeeDreaming 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Your passion is infectious!

  • @lindaharrison3240
    @lindaharrison3240 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The cultural and historical backstory that you provide gives the book context, and for me that makes the difference between a book I would completely look past and I book I would read. Thank you, Miss Lucy.

  • @jaynewalton8712
    @jaynewalton8712 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, I loved this video! I have taken Shirley down from my shelf and will start reading it tonight!

  • @beverleyroberts1025
    @beverleyroberts1025 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to say a big thank you for your recommendation of Shirley. If it wasn't for you I may not of ever read Shirley. And I absolutely loved it! So beautifully written, just brilliant! I listened to it on audiable, narrated by Anna Bentinck, and Anna had the perfect voice for this Novel. It felt like Charlotte Bronte was reading the novel to me. 😊

  • @ginnykestel9918
    @ginnykestel9918 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    After watching this, I am even more excited to read Shirley. I really love how the Brontës’ novels give more insight into the minds of the women. It’s quite interesting to see the complexity of the woman’s mind, including intuition, emotions, etc. Looking forward to reading Shirley! ❤️

  • @buddhabillybob
    @buddhabillybob 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a fascinating pick! This goes to the top of my TBR. Thanks for a great video.

  • @LesReadBooks
    @LesReadBooks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m currently reading Wuthering Heights and am finding myself more interested in reading the Brontë sisters. Great video!

  • @jotaig8735
    @jotaig8735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Lucy,
    Great to found your channel.
    At first, I thought Shirley was a bit dry and difficult to get into. Thankfully, with your insightful review and enthusiasm, I got into it, especially when Shirley made her appearance in the story. I really admire Shirley's character, her independence, so outspoken and fiesty. I'm with you about her not wanting Louis to give in to her all the time. It's really a worthwhile read.
    I also totally enjoyed The tenant of Wildfell Hall which I read a few weeks ago, such a brilliant book!
    Stay well x😀😘

  • @TheNutmegStitcher
    @TheNutmegStitcher ปีที่แล้ว

    This makes me think of Gaskell's North and South, a book I dearly love. I need to give Shirley a try. Thanks!

  • @Christmas0003
    @Christmas0003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ima yet to read shirley... Thnx for reminding... as usual brilliant video... poured your heart out... bronte to the brood... Lots of love... deep

  • @funjuror
    @funjuror 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am just starting Shirley. I have managed to get an 1857 edition, from Haworth, published by Smith Elder and Co-author Curror Bell. This evening I am doing a talk at a local book club on the Brontes, and it is going with me :)

    • @Heleyrine
      @Heleyrine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How was it, monsieur Bill?

  • @huckleberry3868
    @huckleberry3868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are always great and sincere!! Thanks.

  • @tallonrk1
    @tallonrk1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Have you read Charlotte's Villette yet? Its my favorite book of all time

    • @tallonrk1
      @tallonrk1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Also, i think the men in Villette, especially Dr John and M. Paul, are particularly well developed. Villette also tackles mental illness in an incredibly moving and complex way. And the ending is remarkable.

    • @_samaa
      @_samaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just finished reading and I love it.

  • @ReadingWithMoe
    @ReadingWithMoe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another book to add to my never ending tbr list lol

  • @2talldwarfs
    @2talldwarfs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found myself after reading shirley thinking a lot about the controversy of ideas in it ... I want to reread it soon !
    ..great video as always 👍

  • @newmannoggs
    @newmannoggs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "I have just finished 'Shirley'; which I think better than either 'Jane Eyre' or 'Villette.' You must read it." C S Lewis, Collected Letters Vol 1...and yet, I've read the other two and haven't yet read Shirley. I'll be putting that to rights soon, as I think for Christmas I'm going to buy the everyman hardback that has Shirley and The Professor together in one volume.

  • @Chesh35
    @Chesh35 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this discussion ! I haven't read Shirley yet but I want to! 😀

    • @lucythereader
      @lucythereader  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you enjoy it if you do read it! Glad you loved the discussion, Cheshta!

    • @Chesh35
      @Chesh35 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lucythereader 😇

  • @MaryAmongStories
    @MaryAmongStories 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lovely video, I want to read this book so much! ^^

  • @huckleberry3868
    @huckleberry3868 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations. Great review.

  • @askbask
    @askbask 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shirley is the most openly, sharply satirical of Charlotte's novel, and I think the picture perfect happy ending is also satirical and actually quite angry.

  • @renatopaulonunesdossantos8591
    @renatopaulonunesdossantos8591 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi,
    My name's Renato I am brazilian
    I am super happy for his videos.
    sorry for my english, I am learning. Do you to can speak me any book to read to learn english level A1, A2
    thank

  • @bighardbooks770
    @bighardbooks770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm reading this currently for #Victober 2020!

  • @garycoates4987
    @garycoates4987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need to read this one

  • @KeiraAndGeo
    @KeiraAndGeo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just finished Shirley. What a ride. Caroline and Shirley are of course amazingly complex characters that I loved reading about. especially their conversations about feminism and society were so inspiring and out of their time. The plot around the mill and the workers was alright, even though I felt like I've seen that done better and more in detail explored in North & South. Overall, I thought the novel too long for the plot. And the ending ... I did not expect that. Both of the relationships feel weird to me and where have my female warriors gone? Replaced by tamed lionesses (or how is it called?) and loving wifes? I don't want to say that you can't be a domestic and strong woman at the same time... but I'm still disappointed. They could have lived with Mrs Pryor in their big estate and have the most wonderful time - without relationships in which they have to 'play themselves down'. Your comment on this one line (that Shirley actively gave responsibilities away to Louis) holds though, at least there's that. Maybe if we had seen more of what the actual marriages of them looked like, I might feel better, this way it is kind of only teasered and left to the open. Gotta be thinking about this for quite a while now. Great video, Lucy!

  • @elizabethgode1763
    @elizabethgode1763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😘❤🥰

  • @TexanWineAunt
    @TexanWineAunt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree, Shirley is the best English classic. Better than Pride and Prejudice, better than Middlemarch, better than Vanity Fair. Better than Bleak House. Conrad’s Heart of Darkness comes close but it’s really about the colonies and not England proper.

  • @blankspare2810
    @blankspare2810 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done on spoiling the book for those who haven’t read it yet.

  • @gabrielcampos850
    @gabrielcampos850 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your is nice

    • @massm490
      @massm490 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your comment.. But Lucy doesn't like this kind of comment accept the comments about the books..
      😐

    • @gabrielcampos850
      @gabrielcampos850 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry, I'm Brazilian and I found it easier to compliment you, because I did not understand the video very much.

    • @gabrielcampos850
      @gabrielcampos850 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could you point me to a non-fiction book?

    • @massm490
      @massm490 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gabrielcampos850 U welcome dear..
      U can do search in Google for non fiction books..thanks

    • @gabrielcampos850
      @gabrielcampos850 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for answering me very obliging.