General Chat

I studied Shakespeare at school for O level and hated it. then too A level Lit as an adult at evening classes and found I really enjoyed both Shakespeare and Chaucer. I think both are too adult for children. Ann glos

Maz, I think the teacher has an awful lot to do with it, if the teacher liked the book then it came to life. I hated Shakespeare at school but have seen some on stage since and quite enjoyed it Dee x

funny isn't it! I love Far From the Madding Crowd - first read at school, and WW1 poetry, but hated David Copperfield and Emma. Maybe it depends on the teacher you had at the time?? Maz. XX

Hi all Am halfway through TTW and am enjoying it very much, have my copy of CR ready (my library was very quick in getting them for me). I'm the opposite Maz, like Dee says I see the stuff we did at school in a different light now even the metaphysical poets which I hated at the time! Happy reading Kaz :o))

Maz, it's often the way with things we studied at school isn't it, we get totally sick and tired of them. Suppose sometimes we can see them in a different light when we are older, but it doesn't always happen that way Dee x

just before I go to bed ... just got to say Ann that I hate loathe and detest Keats - had to study him for A Level - enough to put you off any poet for life !!! Maz. XX

I have always liked poetry even when i was at school, and loved reading Now we are six to my kids. Now i have now we are 60 and Now we are 60 and a bit, all good fun to read. I like Keats and Wordworth. I also like Rod Mckuen, but I will read any poetry. i do prefer it if it rhymes though. Ann Glos

I have to say I agree with you hun, if it don't rhyme it ain't poetry lol - oh yes we ARE going to do some poetry - if I have to hold you down and MAKE you read it !!! Maz. XX ps dunno really why I'm so bothered - I'm not really into poetry myself, just like to see others suffer I suppose lol x

Maz, Lol -- I enjoyed him before I met you lot --- saw him ages ago on telly and liked him cos he was 'real' then forgot about him until poetry was mentionedl lol Have to admit (shamefaced) I like SOME poetry -- those that rhyme-- but other stuff No! Oh Nooooooo don't have a poetry month!!! I'll read War and Peace! :)))

well they say the best form of defence is attack!! - see, if we hadn't kept on about it you would never have discovered a poet you enjoy! Maz. XX

Ann, I don't --- not the conventional stuff anyway but I do like this fella and had to have him in reserve for when you all vote poetry on here! Lol You must read the full version...

Thanks Dee will try and get it anyway, now off to finish TTTW Norah

I liked that one Mike. Thought you didn't read 'poetry'. Ann Glos

Squirrels come to nick my nuts And busy bees come buzzing And when the night time comes Sometimes some dragonflies come humming, My garden mice are very shy And I've seen bats that growl And in my garden I have seen A very wise old owl. Benjamin Zephaniah. Who said no poetry? :)) I've finished TTW ---- haven't got Coz Rachel yet but will find her! lol

Have nearly finished TTTW, not sure what to start next - so many to choose from Glad you were able to get hold of My Cousin Rachel, Ann Norah, I will put Labyrinth in for next time Looking forward to seeing what poetry you have found Maz Dee ;-))

Hi all, Almost finished TTTW. Spent the morning trailing round the main library and book shops looking for My cousin Rachel. Saw it in WH Smiths for £7.99!! Finally found a copy in the salvation army Charity shop for £1, so worth the search. Ann Glos

Have started TTW and got Hard Times just wish there were more hours in the day. Dee fancy Labyrinth, sort of thing I like Norah

Got Hard Times and Rachel from the library today - I was really surprised that Hard Times is quite a slim volume - thought it was going to be brick sized! Have finally started the Linnet Bird, so may actually do December's review soon lol!! Also picked up 2 poetry anthologies for feb ........ !!! Maz. XX

Hi Dee, Yes I am quite enjoying TTTW as well. Haven't got hold of my Cousin Rachel yet, must go to the library. But I have hard Times to read first, thanks to you giving it to me. Ann Glos

Oopps! Only just noticed this :os 24th is fine with me, I've only just got my copy of the TTW, so, I'm very pleased to have extra time :o) Helenxxx