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Comment on The Types of Literature by Julian W

Julian W — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:36:24 +0000

I had a look at Atonement of IMDB (International Movie Database - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783233/ ). You can have a look at the synopsis on this website as well. It seems like a very interesting story.

The quotation above, is quite significant to this discussion. I do agree that there is unfortunately some restrictions to writing a play (eg. actors, etc). Novels are also more popular and available to purchase in shops today.

Julian

Comment on The Types of Literature by storylines

storylines — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:21:36 +0000

I watch Atonement on DVD this weekend. The book is by one of my favourite authors - Ian McEwan. It was excellent and right at the beginning there is a quote which is relevant to this discussion. Briony is 13 and has just written her first play. She is worried that the people she has available to act it out won’t be very good. She thinks maybe writing a story would have been better:
“If you write a story you only have to say the word ‘castle’ and you can see the towers and the woods and the village below. In a play it’s…it all depends on other people.”
Of course, this comment becomes relevant to the unfolding story.
From Mrs Thomson

Comment on The Types of Literature by Julian W

Julian W — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:12:04 +0000

lol. I haven’t had a lot of experience reading ‘romance’ novels, but I’m sure they are are exciting as other genres. Romance novels can also easily be made into a film.

Julian

Comment on The Types of Literature by Lachlan B

Lachlan B — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:12:01 +0000

I really love reading books
I love romance novels.
My friends think i’m “massive” but i’m a softie…

Comment on The Types of Literature by jawkings

jawkings — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:33:57 +0000

Thank you for your comment. I agree with you, Mrs Thomson. Earlier, I saw your other post on the blog reviewing “Cold Skin.” I may have a look at this novel a little later this year.

Although Novels are probably the most effective novel as I have said before, Films are a lot more entertaining and are a lot quicker to gather an instant understanding of the story.

I also enjoy those less popular forms of literature like you! Traditional Poetry is always enjoyable to read. I also enjoy viewing drama and musicals. They are also very similar to movies.

Comment on The Sydney Writers’ Festival 2008 by HeathS

HeathS — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:53:14 +0000

Dear Miss,

You have misconstrued my words. I am simply stating that this particular book should not purchase for the School Library. You have also falsely accused me of not reading any of J.C. Burke’s book (I have read ‘Nine Letters Long’) and did not particularly enjoy it. Furthermore, you have accused me as being Sexist and making the extremist assumption that we should (quote) “dispose” of books written by women. In addition, I have no where stated or made the inference that boys could not like books written by women. I repeat, I am simply stating that this particular book should not be purchased for the School Library.

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–adjective 1. pertaining to, involving, or fostering sexism: a sexist remark; sexist advertising.
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–noun 1. the act or process of inferring.
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Comment on The Sydney Writers’ Festival 2008 by Mrs Thomson

Mrs Thomson — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:49:04 +0000

Heath,
I was certainly not being sarcastic about buying Starfish Sisters. We can hardly discuss a book in any detail which none of us has read.

You intimate that boys have no interest in, nor anything to learn from books about girls. Should we dispose of The Diary of Anne Frank? Chinese Cinderella? Jane Eyre?

You have not read the book (nor any of JC Burke’s books) so your judgement is a pre-judgement, and perhaps a prejudice:
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin praeiūdicium : prae-, pre- + iūdicium, judgment (from iūdex, iūdic-, judge).]
- from The American Heritage Dictionaries, via Answers.com

Comment on The Types of Literature by Mrs Thomson

Mrs Thomson — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:49:39 +0000

One of my favourite forms of literature is the verse novel. A favourite is Margaret Wild’s Jinx. Steven Herrick also writes interesting verse novels like Cold Skin and Lonesome Howl.

What I like is the very spare poetic writing which outlines a character or event or setting in a way that is quick to read but leaves plenty of room for your imagination to play.

Comment on The Midnight Library Series by jawkings

jawkings — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:52:28 +0000

Well done Daniel. I enjoyed reading your review. However, Agreeing with heath, the ‘Horror’ Genre is not my favorite choice. I may have a further look into this series and possibly read a few in the series.

Julian

Comment on The Midnight Library Series by HeathS

HeathS — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:02:17 +0000

Woops!

It is meant to be J’aime ce livre…

Sorry fellow linguists!