tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post2298315879895979118..comments2023-10-26T06:57:52.663-07:00Comments on ProSe: Literary Blog Hop, November 3-6, 2011Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428150254760548485noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-90762841728794696152011-11-06T17:49:26.370-08:002011-11-06T17:49:26.370-08:00Wow, I love this response Chris. Nice personal hi...Wow, I love this response Chris. Nice personal history blended with your description of your approach.<br />I am completely taken in by the idea of reading the complete works of individual authors - my "reader's panic" (i.e. the desire to cover a lot of ground) still gets in the way of doing this as much as I'd like but I'm learning to take this approach. After exploring Hardy in that manner, I truly see the value in it. Your list of explored authors is nothing short of impressive. <br /><br />I'm a scribbler and underliner too. Often a marked up book turns into a sentimental object for me. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-42891694417765862042011-11-05T07:57:07.534-07:002011-11-05T07:57:07.534-07:00"The ability to analyze what I'm reading,..."The ability to analyze what I'm reading, and discern overall authorial intent, has absolutely increased and intensified my overall reading experience and enjoyment"<br /><br />Great. I just agree with you. Glad I've found all of you participating in this blog hop for the first time. Interesting discussion!Maria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-7382362855703648932011-11-04T20:36:07.432-07:002011-11-04T20:36:07.432-07:00Jillian, what a lovely compliment! Thank you so m...Jillian, what a lovely compliment! Thank you so much, that means a lot to me. I also have to say that you're pretty much there already, as I think your writing is very articulate and incredibly insightful. I enjoy your passion and enthusiasm as you continue your journey exploring literature, music, and the visual arts. You are definitely on the right track! Cheers!Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00428150254760548485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-91037132857443438762011-11-04T17:05:25.065-07:002011-11-04T17:05:25.065-07:00if = isif = is*ೃ༄ Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139487177036647728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-24174189904135201062011-11-04T17:05:03.008-07:002011-11-04T17:05:03.008-07:00This answer if proof of your ability to think crit...This answer if proof of your ability to think critically! I find critical thinking incredibly difficult. I hope to be where you are eventually, as a reader. It's where I'm aiming, even if I'm not there yet. (I always read the intros, etc in books.) :-)*ೃ༄ Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139487177036647728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-53830852559092990622011-11-04T13:04:10.173-07:002011-11-04T13:04:10.173-07:00Thanks for a great response to the prompt! I real...Thanks for a great response to the prompt! I really enjoyed reading your thoughts, especially the idea that analytical reading allows you to make connections between different times, places, and authors. I hadn't thought about that.<br /><br />I seem to be continually reading about <i>Possession</i> everywhere. Really need to get to it soon!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366906896853072205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-59445155140533407952011-11-04T11:37:13.731-07:002011-11-04T11:37:13.731-07:00I am so impressed with the amount of analysis you ...I am so impressed with the amount of analysis you do. And it's wonderful that really digging into Possession lead you to some great poets (especially Tennyson).Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-81119275974334957542011-11-03T21:30:26.837-07:002011-11-03T21:30:26.837-07:00Risa, thanks for stopping by. Yes, I must sheepis...Risa, thanks for stopping by. Yes, I must sheepishly admit that it is Robert Jordan of TWoT 'fame'. I know, I know, and I largely agree, his novels aren't <i>great</i> literature, but I love that series so darn much! Similarly, Steven Erikson's 'Malazan Book of the Fallen' series, probably isn't top-drawer literature, but it is superbly written, and has countless literary and anthropological/archaeological connections. Okay, so now you know my weakness--big fat, multi-volume fantasy fiction series. Seriously though, Erikson is probably the very best in that category, but I'll always have a soft-spot for Jordan's WoT series. ;-) Cheers! ChrisChristopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00428150254760548485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-87208850180642860952011-11-03T21:22:30.495-07:002011-11-03T21:22:30.495-07:00I love the example you give with Byatt's novel...I love the example you give with Byatt's novel, and how you emphasise the amount we can glean for ourselves from analytical reading. <br /><br />I've a question though regarding something you've mentioned briefly. You've mentioned Robert Jordan among what you consider some of the literary greats. I was just wondering why him? All the others in your list are perfectly understandable, but I personally found Jordan a pain after his fifth or sixth book. So, I'm just wonder what literary merits you've observed in his works?...<br /><br />[erm...you <i> are</i> referring to <i>The Wheel of Time</i> writer, aren't you?]Songhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707280327803432082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-56239537607614154292011-11-03T20:36:53.646-07:002011-11-03T20:36:53.646-07:00Loved reading your answer, it was very thoughtful....Loved reading your answer, it was very thoughtful. It's s tricky question. I try to analyse things, but I feel I am very lacking in any skills or knowledge of how to do so. My book reviews are always more detailed than I loved it! or I hated it! but the quality of the content is a little debatable :-)Rebecca Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144719070318640603noreply@blogger.com