F Scott Fitzgerald, a favorite of mine. Elegant, gripping , painful story, narration, and commentary. Much to think about in this tale. Thank you, Tony.
I think that Kitty's wardrobe full of fancy, unworn clothes can be seen as Fitzgerald trying out the idea that he perfected in The Great Gatsby: all the beautiful silk shirts in Gatsby's wardrobe. A symbol of desire and desperate aspiration, and the futility of his life. Thank you - this reminded me of how great a writer Fitzgerald was. Lovely reading, as always.
Interesting. I had the impression Kitty was indicating that her husband wasn’t romantic or she thought he didn’t love her anymore, hence the unworn lingerie (that is, until later when we gained his thoughts about her just liking to spend money).
I agree with your commentary. Some will make excuses for or justify Kitty's behavior, but she is simply a self-absorbed woman. This story is a classic tale of "you can become bitter (after tragedy) or you can become better."
Ah Tony, you have a caulif... I mean a melancholy ear. You bring us such tales of travesty. Asperational or just casting aspersions... or is it nastertiums. Thank you all the same. Your words bring diamonds to jaded ears.
You read so well, I’m an avid audio book fan and have suffered under many professional readers who read so lifelessly and many cannot even pronounce English words correctly . It’s a great pleasure to listen to your reading. I see this as a story about the triumph of love over adversity and the disappointment that comes with unmet expectations. Too often a person that is worshipped as an artist agrees to marry assuming they will continue to be worshipped as a deva within the marriage! They assume their partner understands and accepts that role. The frivolous clothing is a sign of that expectation as is the refusal to contribute to the household in any way. The first couple married in expectation of mutual support and friendship which is why the wife was willing to continue her support even after the tragic illness of her husband took away her own support. She loved the spirit of who he was not just the body.
I agree with your commentary, that's it's all about love. One point however is that both couples were very young at the beginning when they embarked upon married life. Kitty probably had a head full of young girl dreams, and the reality of having a baby and a work-away husband probably hit her with the reality bat in a big way. I've seen the same happen to several of my friends over the years. Fortunately today there is more help and support available. Thank you for another good'un!
roxanne is zelda. his works lift the lid on their life & their 1920’s lifestyle: chaotic, fast, rum soaked, her tenuous grip on sanity & his genius, pure genius.
I love your interpretation. In the vein of you get what you bring. Here's mine. The money never entered my head. What did stand out to me was the difference between the two women. One who had only cared for herself, vain, selfish but all superficial. When no one can see her she doesn't bother to wash. The other woman does everything for her family whether anyone notices or not. What's the purpose of a biscuit if not to nourish? Well it can be a useless decoration. When life doesn't give you what you expect. Do you give up become bitter or make something worthwhile out of it. I think of this story of a coming of age story, or in today's lingo an adulting story. No life is not going to be a bed of roses its going to have a lot of struggle and pain. But will you get something good out of that? She has her love story, he has his little boy. 1 Life is what you make it. 2 And you won't be happy until you find your place whatever that may be. Nothing wrong in being a decoration but don't fool yourself into thinking you are capable of nourishing anyone. (any surprise I was raised by a narcissistic mother with that interpretation? 😉)
Kitty doesn't wear dirty pink dresses because she's tawdry or likes dirt; she just doesn't see it. To her, marriage is about being taken care of and the dirt shows she's unable to care for herself. She can't take care of anyone else. She is stuck in an egocentric world, unable to pass into a more mature relationship.
Oh! I forgot to mention how much this reminded me of Truman Capote's writing, even though it is much less floral, it made me think of his Christmas story. He also wrote a great, creepy little story called "Miriam". But that's more for ghosty tales. 🙎
I don't think the troubadours invented romantic love; that is something that has always been with us and intrinsic to humanity. But, they did idealize it during a time of political ambition. For me, this story is about how you live after the lushness of love that has been physical as well as ideal. Romance cannot always florish, although it rarely dies as completely and suddenly as in the story where only one of them is able to carry on. Who are we, what is love, and how do we maintain a sense of both in the everyday world?
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F Scott Fitzgerald, a favorite of mine. Elegant, gripping , painful story, narration, and commentary. Much to think about in this tale. Thank you, Tony.
My new favorite channel.
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I think that Kitty's wardrobe full of fancy, unworn clothes can be seen as Fitzgerald trying out the idea that he perfected in The Great Gatsby: all the beautiful silk shirts in Gatsby's wardrobe. A symbol of desire and desperate aspiration, and the futility of his life. Thank you - this reminded me of how great a writer Fitzgerald was. Lovely reading, as always.
A really good point! I hadn't made the connection
Interesting. I had the impression Kitty was indicating that her husband wasn’t romantic or she thought he didn’t love her anymore, hence the unworn lingerie (that is, until later when we gained his thoughts about her just liking to spend money).
I’ve just come upon your channel, and subscribed. Looking forward to many hours of joy listening to my favorite writers.
Welcome aboard!
I agree with your commentary. Some will make excuses for or justify Kitty's behavior, but she is simply a self-absorbed woman. This story is a classic tale of "you can become bitter (after tragedy) or you can become better."
Ah Tony, you have a caulif... I mean a melancholy ear.
You bring us such tales of travesty.
Asperational or just casting aspersions... or is it nastertiums.
Thank you all the same.
Your words bring diamonds to jaded ears.
I think 'literary' stories are generally sad!
A wonderful afternoon treat! Thank you, Mr Walker 🎉
I see I managed to chop off the intital t! Ill put it right.
Your reading is excellent. Your choices of stories exquisite
Thank you!
You read so well, I’m an avid audio book fan and have suffered under many professional readers who read so lifelessly and many cannot even pronounce English words correctly . It’s a great pleasure to listen to your reading.
I see this as a story about the triumph of love over adversity and the disappointment that comes with unmet expectations. Too often a person that is worshipped as an artist agrees to marry assuming they will continue to be worshipped as a deva within the marriage! They assume their partner understands and accepts that role. The frivolous clothing is a sign of that expectation as is the refusal to contribute to the household in any way. The first couple married in expectation of mutual support and friendship which is why the wife was willing to continue her support even after the tragic illness of her husband took away her own support. She loved the spirit of who he was not just the body.
Ironic how he ended up being the sole caretaker of Zelda. Love your artistic views!
I agree with your commentary, that's it's all about love. One point however is that both couples were very young at the beginning when they embarked upon married life. Kitty probably had a head full of young girl dreams, and the reality of having a baby and a work-away husband probably hit her with the reality bat in a big way. I've seen the same happen to several of my friends over the years. Fortunately today there is more help and support available. Thank you for another good'un!
thank you! The story was great and your analysis was interesting
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good thing that music doesn’t come with a sragehand’s hook 😂💕. Lovely story. The ending is everything. Thank you Tony.
roxanne is zelda. his works lift the lid on their life & their 1920’s lifestyle: chaotic, fast, rum soaked, her tenuous grip on sanity & his genius, pure genius.
I love your interpretation.
In the vein of you get what you bring. Here's mine.
The money never entered my head. What did stand out to me was the difference between the two women. One who had only cared for herself, vain, selfish but all superficial. When no one can see her she doesn't bother to wash.
The other woman does everything for her family whether anyone notices or not.
What's the purpose of a biscuit if not to nourish? Well it can be a useless decoration.
When life doesn't give you what you expect. Do you give up become bitter or make something worthwhile out of it.
I think of this story of a coming of age story, or in today's lingo an adulting story. No life is not going to be a bed of roses its going to have a lot of struggle and pain. But will you get something good out of that? She has her love story, he has his little boy.
1 Life is what you make it.
2 And you won't be happy until you find your place whatever that may be.
Nothing wrong in being a decoration but don't fool yourself into thinking you are capable of nourishing anyone.
(any surprise I was raised by a narcissistic mother with that interpretation? 😉)
Kitty doesn't wear dirty pink dresses because she's tawdry or likes dirt; she just doesn't see it. To her, marriage is about being taken care of and the dirt shows she's unable to care for herself. She can't take care of anyone else. She is stuck in an egocentric world, unable to pass into a more mature relationship.
Oh! I forgot to mention how much this reminded me of Truman Capote's writing, even though it is much less floral, it made me think of his Christmas story.
He also wrote a great, creepy little story called "Miriam". But that's more for ghosty tales.
🙎
I've never done a Truman Capote story though he is a great writer
Kinda interested in The Leers of Happiness now.
That’s on my other channel
I don't think the troubadours invented romantic love; that is something that has always been with us and intrinsic to humanity. But, they did idealize it during a time of political ambition. For me, this story is about how you live after the lushness of love that has been physical as well as ideal. Romance cannot always florish, although it rarely dies as completely and suddenly as in the story where only one of them is able to carry on. Who are we, what is love, and how do we maintain a sense of both in the everyday world?
I think British people call biscuits by another name...they call them waffles or something ( I joke). Does anyone know what they're called?
We call biscuits what you call cookies. Your biscuits are maybe something we don't have.
@@classic-literaturesstories Crumpets?
Should have been an American narrator.
We’ve been through all this
How rude.
:) "This free, excellently read and well-produced story displeases me."
Maybe you should've just read it aloud to yourself, jemartinez50ja.