I am so going to have to write about the Midsummer theme. It just occurred to me as I watch my 2 yr old explore the kitchen that he is sort of a living representation of the changing of the seasons. Watching him is one part amazing one part confusing as hell....
#EdenLit - Club Meeting-June 11, 2012 @ 7pm EST
06/11/2012
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They represent the Fates..Gaiman used them a lot as well as an homage to Shakespeare and there were big in the Prydain Chronicles as well.
Originally posted by
Airen Wolf
Actually there are three crones/witches in many of his plays...he was fixated on them for some damn reason.
06/11/2012
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Given that most people believe that 'His" works were actually written by a woman there is also a heavy sarcasm in that the "three women" always seem to know what is going on while the men, who are all knowing and wise, seem to have no idea. Level upon level of meaning there, no?
Originally posted by
Cedarlooman
They represent the Fates..Gaiman used them a lot as well as an homage to Shakespeare and there were big in the Prydain Chronicles as well.
06/11/2012
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There's that and the whole Christopher Marlowe issue. Not sure who to believe, but it's damn difficult to prove either way. Whose to say Shakespeare wasn't writing Marlowe's work or that the woman wasn't writing for both of them?
Originally posted by
Airen Wolf
Given that most people believe that 'His" works were actually written by a woman there is also a heavy sarcasm in that the "three women" always seem to know what is going on while the men, who are all knowing and wise, seem to have
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Given that most people believe that 'His" works were actually written by a woman there is also a heavy sarcasm in that the "three women" always seem to know what is going on while the men, who are all knowing and wise, seem to have no idea. Level upon level of meaning there, no?
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06/11/2012
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Given how women of station or even at general were treated when they admitted to writing talent it's entirely possible...and more than probable!
Originally posted by
Ansley
There's that and the whole Christopher Marlowe issue. Not sure who to believe, but it's damn difficult to prove either way. Whose to say Shakespeare wasn't writing Marlowe's work or that the woman wasn't writing for both of them?
06/11/2012
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And given that both had an affinity for women of the night...totally plausible.
Originally posted by
Airen Wolf
Given how women of station or even at general were treated when they admitted to writing talent it's entirely possible...and more than probable!
06/11/2012
Already more analysis than I remember from my HS Lit class! LOL. I couldn't even name one thing that Marlowe wrote.
06/11/2012
Alrighty, but back to this topic thing...
Anyone up for going totally fictional and not working off reality to write this month?
Anyone up for going totally fictional and not working off reality to write this month?
06/11/2012
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I could do that...I rarely write reality anyway.
Originally posted by
Ansley
Alrighty, but back to this topic thing...
Anyone up for going totally fictional and not working off reality to write this month?
Anyone up for going totally fictional and not working off reality to write this month?
06/11/2012
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Dido, Queen of Carthage and other dramas. He was mainly and interpreter for the court until he was accused to heresy. He is often confused with Phillip Marlowe who is actually a character in a series written by Raymond Chandler. LOL
Originally posted by
Cedarlooman
Already more analysis than I remember from my HS Lit class! LOL. I couldn't even name one thing that Marlowe wrote.
06/11/2012
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Could do that...what do you have in mind? Sci-fi?
Originally posted by
Ansley
Alrighty, but back to this topic thing...
Anyone up for going totally fictional and not working off reality to write this month?
Anyone up for going totally fictional and not working off reality to write this month?
06/11/2012
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I could most certainly do that.
Originally posted by
Ansley
Alrighty, but back to this topic thing...
Anyone up for going totally fictional and not working off reality to write this month?
Anyone up for going totally fictional and not working off reality to write this month?
06/11/2012
Well what I was thinking is that we could just kind of show off our talents a little bit and throw out a few words and see what we all bring to the table.
Kind of like the five word assignment but...broader.
Kind of like the five word assignment but...broader.
06/11/2012
Ok so for topic number one: Fiction...total fiction and nothing but the fiction.
Second Topic: Midsummer Solstice and all the changes the season brings.
Third is open topic as usual
Sound good?
Second Topic: Midsummer Solstice and all the changes the season brings.
Third is open topic as usual
Sound good?
06/11/2012
Concepts, instead of objects. Does that make sense or have I jumped off the deep end again?
06/11/2012
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Isn't Philip Marlowe the guy from the Maltese Falcon? And the Brit is Christopher Marlowe, isn't it?
Originally posted by
Airen Wolf
Dido, Queen of Carthage and other dramas. He was mainly and interpreter for the court until he was accused to heresy. He is often confused with Phillip Marlowe who is actually a character in a series written by Raymond Chandler. LOL
06/11/2012
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exactly
Originally posted by
Cedarlooman
Isn't Philip Marlowe the guy from the Maltese Falcon? And the Brit is Christopher Marlowe, isn't it?
06/11/2012
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Not too clear what you mean....
Originally posted by
Ansley
Concepts, instead of objects. Does that make sense or have I jumped off the deep end again?
06/11/2012
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Hmmm...so a story that would be fiction and have to include a specific genre?
Originally posted by
Ansley
Concepts, instead of objects. Does that make sense or have I jumped off the deep end again?
06/11/2012
Well not genre per se but concepts. Like what we were talking about with Twain and Shakespeare. There were lessons in there. Lessons we all needed to read or learn at some point in our lives.
06/11/2012
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It's doable...and ambitious.
Originally posted by
Cedarlooman
Hmmm...so a story that would be fiction and have to include a specific genre?
06/11/2012
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Ahhh a morality tale sort of work? But completely fictional.
Originally posted by
Ansley
Well not genre per se but concepts. Like what we were talking about with Twain and Shakespeare. There were lessons in there. Lessons we all needed to read or learn at some point in our lives.
06/11/2012
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Oh I like that idea!
Originally posted by
Airen Wolf
Ahhh a morality tale sort of work? But completely fictional.
06/11/2012
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Exactly!
Originally posted by
Airen Wolf
Ahhh a morality tale sort of work? But completely fictional.
06/11/2012
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Aesop's Erotic Fables. ;-)
Originally posted by
ScarletFox
Oh I like that idea!
06/11/2012
\It could be an ideal relationship outlook for aliens or how to make enemies in the worst places in the world. Just go nuts!
06/11/2012
That sounds amazing! ...and challenging!
06/11/2012
Hey Thanks guys for making this meeting one of the most entertaining meetings we've had so far!
I really enjoyed talking literature with you all tonight. I think I have a firm grasp on the topic ideas you guys have suggested. I'll post the assignment forum in just a few minutes and we'll postpone the grammar lesson until next week.
I'd like to get into some character development and dialogue writing in the coming months, and it should be a hoot.
have a great month and happy writing!
I really enjoyed talking literature with you all tonight. I think I have a firm grasp on the topic ideas you guys have suggested. I'll post the assignment forum in just a few minutes and we'll postpone the grammar lesson until next week.
I'd like to get into some character development and dialogue writing in the coming months, and it should be a hoot.
have a great month and happy writing!
06/11/2012
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Thanks for being awesome as always, Airen! I look forward to assignment plan! It certainly has been a lot of fun tonight.
Originally posted by
Airen Wolf
Hey Thanks guys for making this meeting one of the most entertaining meetings we've had so far!
I really enjoyed talking literature with you all tonight. I think I have a firm grasp on the topic ideas you guys have suggested. I'll post ... more
I really enjoyed talking literature with you all tonight. I think I have a firm grasp on the topic ideas you guys have suggested. I'll post ... more
Hey Thanks guys for making this meeting one of the most entertaining meetings we've had so far!
I really enjoyed talking literature with you all tonight. I think I have a firm grasp on the topic ideas you guys have suggested. I'll post the assignment forum in just a few minutes and we'll postpone the grammar lesson until next week.
I'd like to get into some character development and dialogue writing in the coming months, and it should be a hoot.
have a great month and happy writing! less
I really enjoyed talking literature with you all tonight. I think I have a firm grasp on the topic ideas you guys have suggested. I'll post the assignment forum in just a few minutes and we'll postpone the grammar lesson until next week.
I'd like to get into some character development and dialogue writing in the coming months, and it should be a hoot.
have a great month and happy writing! less
06/11/2012
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I am looking forward to this assignment, I think I will get started on it right away just in case my month tries to eat my free time!
Originally posted by
Airen Wolf
Hey Thanks guys for making this meeting one of the most entertaining meetings we've had so far!
I really enjoyed talking literature with you all tonight. I think I have a firm grasp on the topic ideas you guys have suggested. I'll post ... more
I really enjoyed talking literature with you all tonight. I think I have a firm grasp on the topic ideas you guys have suggested. I'll post ... more
Hey Thanks guys for making this meeting one of the most entertaining meetings we've had so far!
I really enjoyed talking literature with you all tonight. I think I have a firm grasp on the topic ideas you guys have suggested. I'll post the assignment forum in just a few minutes and we'll postpone the grammar lesson until next week.
I'd like to get into some character development and dialogue writing in the coming months, and it should be a hoot.
have a great month and happy writing! less
I really enjoyed talking literature with you all tonight. I think I have a firm grasp on the topic ideas you guys have suggested. I'll post the assignment forum in just a few minutes and we'll postpone the grammar lesson until next week.
I'd like to get into some character development and dialogue writing in the coming months, and it should be a hoot.
have a great month and happy writing! less
06/11/2012