LeedsBookClub has been mentioned THREE times on the blogsphere this week! Feeling all sorts of special and loved! Just in case you missed it please have a look at the following!! LBC Member @WoodsieGirl blogs about her Reading Resolutions here!! While fellow member @Wandapops interviewed me here!! Finally, future(?) member @CultureLeeds plans her twelve for … Continue reading We’re blushing…Feel free to continue…
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The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd by Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh obviously didn't buy into the beauty of Kit Marlow's poem in the same way that I did. This satirical and deeply caustic poem can be read in two distinct ways. It is either the Nymph's rejection of the Shepherd due to her own fear of mortality and the transient nature of love … Continue reading The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd by Sir Walter Raleigh
The Passionate Shepherd to His Love by Kit Marlowe
Published in 1599 - 6 years after the controversial poet/playwright's death. One of the best known English language love poems; it has always impressed me with it's simplicity, idealism and romantic vision. Christopher Marlowe The Passionate Shepherd to His Love Come live with me and be my love, And we will all the pleasures prove … Continue reading The Passionate Shepherd to His Love by Kit Marlowe
Reading Resolutions
(Inspired by World Book Night) FOR 2012 I SOLEMNLY RESOLVE THAT I WILL: 1. STOP READING JUST for the sake of it. Instead I want to find something that really intrigues me, draws me in and captures my imagination rather than just picking something up because it's right there in front of me. This might … Continue reading Reading Resolutions
BookElf Reads 2011
In the tradition of the last two years... Not published this year, just read this year, savvy? Discovery of the Year Ayn Rand/Mary Gaitskill (The Fountainhead/Two Girls, Fat and Thin) What may initially appear to be an odd choice, seeing as this is also the year I've discovered so many amazing books that haven't made … Continue reading BookElf Reads 2011
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Leaving Certificate Poetry – John Keats
The second of the International poets that we studied was John Keats. Now, I'm a bit of a romantic myself, with just a touch of a maudlin streak so I settled comfortably and immersed myself in the following poems. After the tangled mess that is Longley, the dark deep undercurrents of Elizabeth Bishop and the … Continue reading Leaving Certificate Poetry – John Keats
The Day of the Wren
Happy St Stephen's Day...or Boxing Day (if you must). I hope you're all feeling rested after yesterday's celebrations and food! Back home (in Ireland), the 26th was historically celebrated as The Day of the Wren - Lá an Dreoilín. It is believed that this tradition emerged out of older Pagan or Druidic rituals, co-opted into … Continue reading The Day of the Wren
A Discovery of Nonsense (sorry, Witches, sorry)
****SPOILERS, SO MANY SPOILERS. AND SWEARS. LOADS AND LOADS OF SWEARS*** What an utterly ridiculous book this is. Firstly, a background as to why I read a paranormal romance book during the week before Christmas; the cover. We bought it for work because I'd seen it *everywhere*, the cover looked really pretty, and I just … Continue reading A Discovery of Nonsense (sorry, Witches, sorry)
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