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Oh Georgia, What a splendid review! You are absolutely right on the whole patience thing that Tolstoy needs from us. I have it on my shelf and I am looking forward to reading it soon! 💜
I have never read his books and I think I may have this book. Now, I am very interested. Thank you.
What a provocatively marvelous review! I agree with everything you said.
Wonderful to hear everyone's excitement but I must warn you of this. As novels come, Anna Karenina has possibly been made into more films than any other. I've lost count how many there are. And I should know, I've been hunting them down and watching off the web since I shut the book. See one and you will want to see another. Think potato chips. Who stops at the first??
I have as a goal this year to read this book. So far, I have passed over it in favor of others that I was, frankly, not afraid of. Instead, I’ve been busying myself obsessing over the best translation in an effort to feel like I’m furthering this goal. I really just need to stop and pick up one of these copies and just do it.
Absolutely the best review of an introduction to Tolstoy's works! The names can be daunting, but the challenge is well worth the effort. As I listened to ANNA KARENINA, I could hear the score of 1966 movie DR. SHIVAGO in my mind.
Beda wrote: "I have as a goal this year to read this book. So far, I have passed over it in favor of others that I was, frankly, not afraid of. Instead, I’ve been busying myself obsessing over the best translat..."
I found the most vibrant translation was by Louise and Aylmer Maude. Though from 1918, it is still being reprinted so it is almost a class in itself. Wordsworth Classics has it in paperback, Beda.
Dee wrote: "Absolutely the best review of an introduction to Tolstoy's works! The names can be daunting, but the challenge is well worth the effort. As I listened to ANNA KARENINA, I could hear the score of 19..."
Thank you, Dee. I'm glad all the names still left room in your mind for music. If you haven't already seen it, you must watch the film of Anna Karenina with Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean. The dance sequence is the best of them all and music throughout is excellent.
Book2Dragon wrote: "Great review."
Thanks, Book2!
Nice piece of advice but I believe there’s also the question of age. At some points in an average person's life, it is next to impossible to get through some Tolstoy books.
Salamon wrote: "Nice piece of advice but I believe there’s also the question of age. At some points in an average person's life, it is next to impossible to get through some Tolstoy books."
The short chapters work like small plates at a banquet. You need to pace yourself to enjoy every course which is served. Appreciation of Tolstoy varies just as taste buds do. My only rule, Salamon, would be if possible only read him if you hunger to.
Canem wrote: "wow made me want to read it!!!"
The writing may seem detached at times, Canem. but don't let that put you off. The characters are brimming with emotion. And their troubles are just as relevant today as then. I especially felt for Kitty whose first ball doesn't turn out how she hoped.
Good advice, Georgia. I tackled War and Peace a million years ago so almost feel like a Tolstoy virgin again, ha ha. Still need to read.
David wrote: "Good advice, Georgia. I tackled War and Peace a million years ago so almost feel like a Tolstoy virgin again, ha ha. Still need to read."
I feel nudged by you to read it fresh again, David.
Great advice, and so true about second times, especially if the first time happens at a young age.:)
Irena wrote: "Great advice, and so true about second times, especially if the first time happens at a young age.:)"
Too big. Too long. Too hard. All true. And yet, it works. It's beautiful. Tolstoy masters it. With experience we learn to appreciate such talent, Irena.
I haven’t attempted Tolstoy’s work ,but your review makes me believe that I must!
Sharon _❄️☃️ wrote: "I haven’t attempted Tolstoy’s work ,but your review makes me believe that I must!"
Winter is a great time for it, Sharon. After the holidays, curl up in a chair and give it a go.
Thanks for the advice Georgia..as we all know, writing is art and individual tastes vary :)
Jonathan wrote: "Thanks for the advice Georgia..as we all know, writing is art and individual tastes vary :)"
Tastes do vary, Jonathan. So do our moods. Making the good match between readers and books is comparable to finding love. I'm not sure it can be planned. It just happens, if we're fortunate, by chance.
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Oh Georgia, What a splendid review! You are absolutely right on the whole patience thing that Tolstoy needs from us. I have it on my shelf and I am looking forward to reading it soon! 💜
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I have never read his books and I think I may have this book. Now, I am very interested. Thank you.
What a provocatively marvelous review! I agree with everything you said.
Wonderful to hear everyone's excitement but I must warn you of this. As novels come, Anna Karenina has possibly been made into more films than any other. I've lost count how many there are. And I should know, I've been hunting them down and watching off the web since I shut the book. See one and you will want to see another. Think potato chips. Who stops at the first??
I have as a goal this year to read this book. So far, I have passed over it in favor of others that I was, frankly, not afraid of. Instead, I’ve been busying myself obsessing over the best translation in an effort to feel like I’m furthering this goal. I really just need to stop and pick up one of these copies and just do it.
Absolutely the best review of an introduction to Tolstoy's works! The names can be daunting, but the challenge is well worth the effort. As I listened to ANNA KARENINA, I could hear the score of 1966 movie DR. SHIVAGO in my mind.
Beda wrote: "I have as a goal this year to read this book. So far, I have passed over it in favor of others that I was, frankly, not afraid of. Instead, I’ve been busying myself obsessing over the best translat..."I found the most vibrant translation was by Louise and Aylmer Maude. Though from 1918, it is still being reprinted so it is almost a class in itself. Wordsworth Classics has it in paperback, Beda.
Dee wrote: "Absolutely the best review of an introduction to Tolstoy's works! The names can be daunting, but the challenge is well worth the effort. As I listened to ANNA KARENINA, I could hear the score of 19..."Thank you, Dee. I'm glad all the names still left room in your mind for music. If you haven't already seen it, you must watch the film of Anna Karenina with Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean. The dance sequence is the best of them all and music throughout is excellent.
Book2Dragon wrote: "Great review."Thanks, Book2!
Nice piece of advice but I believe there’s also the question of age. At some points in an average person's life, it is next to impossible to get through some Tolstoy books.
Salamon wrote: "Nice piece of advice but I believe there’s also the question of age. At some points in an average person's life, it is next to impossible to get through some Tolstoy books."The short chapters work like small plates at a banquet. You need to pace yourself to enjoy every course which is served. Appreciation of Tolstoy varies just as taste buds do. My only rule, Salamon, would be if possible only read him if you hunger to.
Canem wrote: "wow made me want to read it!!!"The writing may seem detached at times, Canem. but don't let that put you off. The characters are brimming with emotion. And their troubles are just as relevant today as then. I especially felt for Kitty whose first ball doesn't turn out how she hoped.
Good advice, Georgia. I tackled War and Peace a million years ago so almost feel like a Tolstoy virgin again, ha ha. Still need to read.
David wrote: "Good advice, Georgia. I tackled War and Peace a million years ago so almost feel like a Tolstoy virgin again, ha ha. Still need to read."I feel nudged by you to read it fresh again, David.
Great advice, and so true about second times, especially if the first time happens at a young age.:)
Irena wrote: "Great advice, and so true about second times, especially if the first time happens at a young age.:)"Too big. Too long. Too hard. All true. And yet, it works. It's beautiful. Tolstoy masters it. With experience we learn to appreciate such talent, Irena.
I haven’t attempted Tolstoy’s work ,but your review makes me believe that I must!
Sharon _❄️☃️ wrote: "I haven’t attempted Tolstoy’s work ,but your review makes me believe that I must!"Winter is a great time for it, Sharon. After the holidays, curl up in a chair and give it a go.
Thanks for the advice Georgia..as we all know, writing is art and individual tastes vary :)
Jonathan wrote: "Thanks for the advice Georgia..as we all know, writing is art and individual tastes vary :)"Tastes do vary, Jonathan. So do our moods. Making the good match between readers and books is comparable to finding love. I'm not sure it can be planned. It just happens, if we're fortunate, by chance.
