Originally posted by StarValleyWyIf truth be told, I rather prefer yours to Steinbeck's.
But you are the wind. When you see the poor... tired and down-trodden... you are there. When you see the dude in the helmet... peddling like a banchie... you are there.
Apologies to my favorite author... (See Grapes Of Wrath) Srrry John.
Originally posted by StarValleyWyI've only read "Of Mice and Men", which I thought was quite good, and "Cannery Row", which I didn't like, though I was likely too young when I read it.
Steinbeck... though he was a damned commie freak...
Is my favorite author. His ability to describe the world is nothing short of amazing. Don't confuse me with logic. My mind is made up. He is great!🙂
You're right on about his "ability to describe the world", though. First class in that regard.
Originally posted by royalchickenyou didn't lile Cannery Row? Blasphemy! The efforts of the guys to "gather frogs"... How can you not see the futility of life in that "kind" gesture? I hope you try again someday. It is a masterpiece.
I've only read "Of Mice and Men", which I thought was quite good, and "Cannery Row", which I didn't like, though I was likely too young when I read it.
You're right on about his "ability to describe the world", though. First class in that regard.
Side note ... Cannery Row was the place on the peninsuala in california where John Steinbeck wrote his best novels. Cannery is for "Fish Cannery". A Place of work... dying as he wrote. Poverty and social critisism at its best.
Originally posted by StarValleyWyI will definitely read this again, especially at your recommendation. I must have been 8 or 9 the first time, and I didn't believe in futility.
you didn't lile Cannery Row? Blasphemy! The efforts of the guys to "gather frogs"... How can you not see the futility of life in that "kind" gesture? I hope you try again someday. It is a masterpiece.
Side note ... Cannery Row was the place on the peninsuala in california where John Steinbeck wrote his best novels. Cannery is for "Fish Cannery". A Place of work... dying as he wrote. Poverty and social critisism at its best.
Originally posted by royalchickenIt is filled with "Pathos". The best example of "why are we so pathetic" that mind has yet to render. A close second is 'Tortilla Flats"... wherein our protagonist "danny" explains to us the futility of poverty and "being".
I will definitely read this again, especially at your recommendation. I must have been 8 or 9 the first time, and I didn't believe in futility.
Originally posted by royalchickenCrap! I couldn't even go to the bathroom alone when I was "8 or 9"... Way to go your Poultriness! Like i wasn't feeling bad enough already... ( see burnt face above )
I will definitely read this again, especially at your recommendation. I must have been 8 or 9 the first time, and I didn't believe in futility.
Originally posted by dylNothing old, nothing new, nothing ventured
Yes that's the way. Ok people, let's make this quick. Everyone who likes me line up on the left. Those that don't can move to the right. Alright, get cracking.
Why?? Don't ask stupid questions mate, you're holding up the line. No no, I don't want you on the left anymore *applies boot to backside*.
A third option? Sorry, can't you remember George Bu ...[text shortened]... lone and insecure and then...*coughs uncomfortably* Right, no more questions! On with the sport.
Nothing gained, nothing still-born or lost
Nothing further than proof nothing wilder than youth
Nothing older than time nothing sweeter than wine
Nothing physically, recklessly, hopelessly blind
Nothing I couldn't say
Nothing why 'cos today
Nothing rhymed
Originally posted by missleadBut that... which Lyn put forth.
Nothing old, nothing new, nothing ventured
Nothing gained, nothing still-born or lost
Nothing further than proof nothing wilder than youth
Nothing older than time nothing sweeter than wine
Nothing physically, recklessly, hopelessly blind
Nothing I couldn't say
Nothing why 'cos today
Nothing rhymed
which gave us good notion
which lives as good. To be Nothing
But Alive!
