tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post7865607404465907760..comments2023-10-10T20:43:00.969-04:00Comments on Books and Chocolate: Lemuel Gulliver Never Learns To Stay HomeKaren K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-28813039913146640622017-12-22T07:14:25.767-05:002017-12-22T07:14:25.767-05:00I have a problem too with classics before the 1800...I have a problem too with classics before the 1800's. In 2018 I plan to read the Decammeron by Giovanni Boccaccio from the 14th century. I think is a good translation. Scholars frown on translating these pre 19th century classics into modern English but if its a choice between people reading these works or avoiding them what's wrongbwith modern English. Kathy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967595794483824444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-82190503921030441342017-12-21T16:17:25.450-05:002017-12-21T16:17:25.450-05:00I felt the same way about Gulliver. Parts of it we...I felt the same way about Gulliver. Parts of it were really enjoyable and I flew through the first two voyages but Lagado was just brutal. By the time I got to the Houyhnhnms, I was really ready to be done. Also....his poor wife!rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11683698653404588161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-79286087528408108622017-12-21T12:33:16.365-05:002017-12-21T12:33:16.365-05:00YES! I have the same problem. I am currently rea...YES! I have the same problem. I am currently reading the Orestes, three SHORT Greek plays and it is taking me FOREVER. And this is my last category to fill. <br /><br />I have never tried Gulliver but have heard that Swift was a keen critic of his times, so a modern is bound to miss those illusions in his writing. Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-31700933817158953512017-12-20T19:54:06.168-05:002017-12-20T19:54:06.168-05:00I know what you mean about pre-1800's lit--hit...I know what you mean about pre-1800's lit--hit or miss, mostly miss. I have read Gulliver back in my youth and remember finding it tedious after Lilliput.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-85988849477746232312017-12-20T15:42:36.743-05:002017-12-20T15:42:36.743-05:00I never made it past the Liliput part of this book...I never made it past the Liliput part of this book. Good for you for actually finishing it! :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-22687064005850002652017-12-20T11:19:52.811-05:002017-12-20T11:19:52.811-05:00I've seen bits of the Jack Black version, I do...I've seen bits of the Jack Black version, I don't think it's very faithful to the book. I would be interested to see which versions are closest to Swift.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-42114742683672036792017-12-20T11:18:51.699-05:002017-12-20T11:18:51.699-05:00I liked parts of it. I think I would have enjoyed ...I liked parts of it. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I understood the background better. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-33558112129010453982017-12-20T11:18:10.038-05:002017-12-20T11:18:10.038-05:00Impressive! I've never tackled Cervantes.Impressive! I've never tackled Cervantes. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-9262854209139268692017-12-20T10:11:39.158-05:002017-12-20T10:11:39.158-05:00Wow. How interesting! I have not read this one and...Wow. How interesting! I have not read this one and fascinating to hear the whole story and all the little tidbits. Amy@hearthridgereflectionsUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02193665133807204879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-36706695223060875562017-12-20T07:43:09.876-05:002017-12-20T07:43:09.876-05:00Woo hoo! I think I'll will just try to find th...Woo hoo! I think I'll will just try to find the movie... Congrats on finally reading this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-26635042825116304322017-12-19T08:52:38.645-05:002017-12-19T08:52:38.645-05:00I read this in college, and enjoyed it - but only ...I read this in college, and enjoyed it - but only with a lot of background info going in, and knowing what to expect. I can't imagine ever rereading it. Swift was a bit too "hit you over the head with his sarcasm" for me.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-28562096821137985772017-12-19T07:16:08.343-05:002017-12-19T07:16:08.343-05:00Hahaha, I know what you mean about pre-nineteenth ...Hahaha, I know what you mean about pre-nineteenth century lit. I'm reading Don Quixote now and it's tough going for me, but I do find it worthwhile. I'm only going to aim to read the first part for now, though!Loryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519976394732029323noreply@blogger.com