Dang it, I gotta read The Odessy now. I've also never gotten around to reading The Old Man and The Sea, even though I have 2 copies. Thanks for reminding me
I’m glad to see like minds here. Not only was I speed reading The Odyssey lately but also watched and skimmed through a ton of YouTube content about it. I can’t wait to see the film and do a comparative analysis.
Pérez-Reverte was one of my favorite authors a long time ago. I always go back to him for his prose, his use of the language. One of his recent books is coming to Netflix (in my country, anyway): The Final Problem. You should watch it.
I am not giving you any spoilers, the movie is amazing. It's a must watch. Also, I do agree with you, reading the classics can open up a perspective that the current age couldn't offer. What all are you reading? Any other classic you want to suggest me? I am intrigued to read more about Greek Mythology.
I have read many classics, and loved them. Although perhaps my definition of "classic" is more delegated to "something written well before my time." When I was in the single digits, I was reading antique books, and an antique bookstore was a place full of magic and treasures for me. I loved and still love the wild and exquisite wordness of antique books. However, The Odyssey - I read it when I was quite young, then again as a pre-teen. I remember liking the adventure...yet I do not remember it fondly. I haven't read it since, not even for college. I believe I chose Tales of Genshi instead haha. Which incidentally is brilliant. Albeit...long.
Because I would understand it more? Haha - I did read a lot that went way over my head (with an open dictionary next to me at all times - misleading at times, it was) and honestly things I was not mentally or emotionally prepared for at a super young age just because I read voraciously and could not stop. Some things I knew meant *something*, but I could not guess what, but looking back I'm like oh *that's* what that was...gross!!! Other things were more blatant even to a naive kid and I think my brain suffered maybe a bit of lasting trauma from some of it!
So a year of typing later, I could see that being the case, if that's your reasoning?
Sim, a história se repete. Eu também busco entender a história pela literatura de crônistas da época aqui do Brasil, não simplesmente pela literatura oficial histórica. Conseguimos por esses artigos, crônicas, saber sobre os bastidores. Sempre é bom termos estas possibilidades, como a literatura originária.
Sounds familiar. "Don't be mad--it is just milk." I brought "The Odyssey" home from my office this week for the same purpose--to re-read before going to the movie. I can't wait. Sing to me of the man of twist and turns.
Also, you have to read at least three translations. The best way is to read it in ancient Greek, but I am still mastering my mother tongue, so haven't managed that.
I would add that a great reason to read the classics is so we can become good storytellers
Yeah, that's a good one, too.
Dang it, I gotta read The Odessy now. I've also never gotten around to reading The Old Man and The Sea, even though I have 2 copies. Thanks for reminding me
You're welcome, Sarah.
Classic 😁🫡
Thanks, Jenni
This is genuinely how I feel about books with movie adaptation
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Yeah, it’s movie time, Odyssey time, I’m there💥
Cool, Geraldine.
I’m glad to see like minds here. Not only was I speed reading The Odyssey lately but also watched and skimmed through a ton of YouTube content about it. I can’t wait to see the film and do a comparative analysis.
I’ve heard it’s a great film. I want to see it, too.
Pérez-Reverte was one of my favorite authors a long time ago. I always go back to him for his prose, his use of the language. One of his recent books is coming to Netflix (in my country, anyway): The Final Problem. You should watch it.
Hey, thanks. That's great news.
I am not giving you any spoilers, the movie is amazing. It's a must watch. Also, I do agree with you, reading the classics can open up a perspective that the current age couldn't offer. What all are you reading? Any other classic you want to suggest me? I am intrigued to read more about Greek Mythology.
I have heard good things about The Aeneid. I haven’t read it, though. And it’s not Greek.
Oh. I thought it was.
I’ll go with to the movies 😂
clut fan of your art
Hey, thanks man.
Our subconscious never forgets even if we do...
My production of Sophocles' THE WOMEN OF TRACHUS won 7 awards on Film Freeway, as an excerpt short film renamed DEATH OF HERCULES...
So cool. Congratulations, Daniel!
I have read many classics, and loved them. Although perhaps my definition of "classic" is more delegated to "something written well before my time." When I was in the single digits, I was reading antique books, and an antique bookstore was a place full of magic and treasures for me. I loved and still love the wild and exquisite wordness of antique books. However, The Odyssey - I read it when I was quite young, then again as a pre-teen. I remember liking the adventure...yet I do not remember it fondly. I haven't read it since, not even for college. I believe I chose Tales of Genshi instead haha. Which incidentally is brilliant. Albeit...long.
Back to The Odyssey.
The poor woman, and the patriarchy. That is all.
I think if you read it now you would enjoy it big time.
Why do you think so?
Because I would understand it more? Haha - I did read a lot that went way over my head (with an open dictionary next to me at all times - misleading at times, it was) and honestly things I was not mentally or emotionally prepared for at a super young age just because I read voraciously and could not stop. Some things I knew meant *something*, but I could not guess what, but looking back I'm like oh *that's* what that was...gross!!! Other things were more blatant even to a naive kid and I think my brain suffered maybe a bit of lasting trauma from some of it!
So a year of typing later, I could see that being the case, if that's your reasoning?
Well, because when you’re younger there are things that you don’t see, and the Odyssey is a very rich story.
I will check it out. I'm reading another book right now, and I'll have to get a copy, but it's on my list now! I'm interested to see.
Saludos desde Ecuador.
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Sim, a história se repete. Eu também busco entender a história pela literatura de crônistas da época aqui do Brasil, não simplesmente pela literatura oficial histórica. Conseguimos por esses artigos, crônicas, saber sobre os bastidores. Sempre é bom termos estas possibilidades, como a literatura originária.
É um travalho que vale a pena, Cláudio.
I have actually read "The Odyssey" this year and purchased a movie ticket for 23 July. I hope the movie delivers.
I'm confident that it will deliver.
Sounds familiar. "Don't be mad--it is just milk." I brought "The Odyssey" home from my office this week for the same purpose--to re-read before going to the movie. I can't wait. Sing to me of the man of twist and turns.
I'm amazed at Nolan's talent to make people excited about long, difficult, complex movies. He's unique. I can't wait, either.
Also, you have to read at least three translations. The best way is to read it in ancient Greek, but I am still mastering my mother tongue, so haven't managed that.
If Nolan's movie were in ancient Greek, I'd make the effort.