tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post5145989783521651493..comments2024-03-25T19:05:07.205-06:00Comments on Reading, Writing, Working, Playing: The Black Arrow - Robert Louis StevensonJaneGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-17241744938396525132018-12-22T17:01:28.004-07:002018-12-22T17:01:28.004-07:00That would have been an exhibit well worth the tre...That would have been an exhibit well worth the trek.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-69606688909946059952018-12-19T02:21:23.604-07:002018-12-19T02:21:23.604-07:00I love the Wyeth illustrations too! I was once luc...I love the Wyeth illustrations too! I was once lucky enough to see an art exhibit of three generations of Wyeths -- NC, Andrew, and Jamie. It was wonderful and I've never regretted driving three hours to see it. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-60665852343804165902018-11-18T07:29:29.302-07:002018-11-18T07:29:29.302-07:00Yeah, the Robin Hoodish and Hamletesque mash sound...Yeah, the Robin Hoodish and Hamletesque mash sounded tempting...but, and I see this is the consensus, the Shakespearean language caused me to lose some interest. Still, I think I'll probably pick this up one day. Congrats on the challenge. I just finished as well.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-9723600528160092362018-11-14T06:33:06.163-07:002018-11-14T06:33:06.163-07:00Hmm, it sounded like something I would enjoy right...Hmm, it sounded like something I would enjoy right up until the Shakespeare language. I don't mind it when I'm actually reading/watching Shakespeare, but it doesn't sound like it fits here.<br />Congrats on finishing the challenge. I have one book left.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915400068613145577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-36626643396128981222018-11-13T09:34:26.040-07:002018-11-13T09:34:26.040-07:00I'm motivated to read up on RLS and find out i...I'm motivated to read up on RLS and find out if he left notes about what he was trying to do with The Black Arrow, language-wise.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-19862008379550007252018-11-13T09:33:11.798-07:002018-11-13T09:33:11.798-07:00It took a little while, but I got into the languag...It took a little while, but I got into the language about midway through. It just always felt a bit stilted though.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-27820982305840453402018-11-13T09:32:14.262-07:002018-11-13T09:32:14.262-07:00I share your interest in the Wyeth family of artis...I share your interest in the Wyeth family of artists--NC Wyeth's illustrations are perfect--they enhance my reading and I truly love them. I've loved Christina's World by Andrew since I was a teenager. May have to go on a pilgrimage to Monhegan Island myself--I'm hoping to get to Acadia NP someday soon, so maybe adding that on to that trip would work!JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-24634259584468693942018-11-12T18:25:47.874-07:002018-11-12T18:25:47.874-07:00Whoo hoo! You finished the Back to the Classics ch...Whoo hoo! You finished the Back to the Classics challenge and it is barely November. Well done! :) <br /><br />Honestly you had me at Robin Hood...but then lost me at the language of Shakespeare! Maybe I can see if it is available on audio?Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-12730390152066886772018-11-12T17:37:41.276-07:002018-11-12T17:37:41.276-07:00Oh, Jane, I am sorry to be adding something to my ...Oh, Jane, I am sorry to be adding something to my comment. I'm so glad you were able to see the N.C. Wyeth illustrations. His illustrations are incomparable and, as some have said, are fine art. I've been immensely interested in the entire Wyeth family this fall. N.C., his son Andrew, and Andrew's son Jamie, all the result of my trip to Monhegan Island in Maine in September, which has been a haunt of the entire family over the years. Andrew did not go to school but studied how to draw and paint with is father, N.C. Jamie did not really go to school ever, but studied with his father Andrew. A really different family, but so interesting.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-43973370840984119322018-11-12T17:29:33.464-07:002018-11-12T17:29:33.464-07:00Hi Jane,
What a fascinating entry, on many levels....Hi Jane,<br />What a fascinating entry, on many levels. I knew nothing about Black Arrow, other than the fact that RLS wrote it.<br />I can imagine (just imagine, mind you) that perhaps he wanted the challenge of writing it in an English tongue closer to the time of the actual events. (Shakespearean is closer, but not back far enough.) How interesting that is, and I wonder what reviewers of his novel at the time of its publication thought about how well he wrote in Shakespearean English. <br />I am curious!Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-54364712773403306152018-11-12T17:20:53.414-07:002018-11-12T17:20:53.414-07:00I'm not familiar with this RLS book, but it so...I'm not familiar with this RLS book, but it sounds like a lot of fun (despite the language thing). Great review! Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-73554872890905757992018-11-12T16:38:44.224-07:002018-11-12T16:38:44.224-07:00I enjoyed your review. RLS is one of those authors...I enjoyed your review. RLS is one of those authors I've been wanting to read as I've managed to collect several of his books over the years. Congratulations for finishing the challenge! Monica's Bookish Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880513088449652396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-6672917198526350752018-11-11T17:13:13.591-07:002018-11-11T17:13:13.591-07:00I haven't heard of this RLS novel. It's to...I haven't heard of this RLS novel. It's too bad about the language he uses which seems difficult. Still I like those illustrations!thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-45712945189544887092018-11-11T16:39:20.955-07:002018-11-11T16:39:20.955-07:00Kidnapped is my favorite RLS novel, but I haven...Kidnapped is my favorite RLS novel, but I haven't even heard of Catriona. Must check that out.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-33726760775758862512018-11-11T16:01:24.144-07:002018-11-11T16:01:24.144-07:00Oh yes! Cheers for finishing this year's Back ...Oh yes! Cheers for finishing this year's Back to the Classics, and finishing off in such grand style with this Stevenson novel. I haven't read it either, but your witty review makes me want to give it a try, Shakespeareanisms and all. I have also wanted to read the two Balfour novels, Kidnapped and Catriona. I always enjoy Stevenson immensely--too bad I have postponed getting back to him. The Black Arrow might be a nice place for me to re-start. A delightful review, and I love the N. C. Wyeth illustration!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00187517182328614133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-78351562637670447342018-11-11T14:53:04.213-07:002018-11-11T14:53:04.213-07:00 I have only read Dr. Jekyll and Mister Hyde as we... I have only read Dr. Jekyll and Mister Hyde as well as Treasure Island by Stevenson. I was very impressed by both works.<br /><br />The Shakespearean language seems strange here, but as you mention, Stevenson seems to have had an idea in mind.<br /><br />Congratulations on completing the challenge. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com