Bob’s Comments (group member since Jun 22, 2011)

Bob’s comments from the Catching up on Classics (and lots more!) group.

These are the 10 titles randomly selected from our Master Short Story List Please vote for the one that interests you the most. You can cast your vote by using the list number or the titles name. The top 5 will move forward to the poll on the 15th. A maximum of 5 titles will move to the poll.

Example: I vote for #__ -or- I vote for Story Title

128. A Perfect Day for Bananafish by J.D. Salinger
438. The Ebony Frame by E. Nesbit
433. The Story of the Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke
165. Big Two-Hearted River by Ernest Hemingway
180. The Swineherd by Hans Christian Andersen
59. Anthem by Ayn Rand
497. The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell
95. The Town Poor by Sarah Orne Jewett
264. The Rape of Lucrece by William Shakespeare
126. The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen

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The poll winner for October 2024 What the Shepherd Saw by Thomas Hardy

Primary results top five move to monthly poll

4 votes - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane
3 votes - The Eldest Child by Maeve Brennan
3 votes - What the Shepherd Saw by Thomas Hardy
3 votes - Green Tea by J. Sheridan Le Fanu title story by Stefan Zweig
3 votes - Amok and Other Stories title story by Stefan Zweig
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2 votes - The Magic Barrel by Bernard Malamud Title story
2 votes - Peter by Willa Cather
1 vote - The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster
1 vote - Counterparts by James Joyce
0 votes - Haircut by Ring Lardner

Last day for voting!

Dr. wrote: "Dear Friends,

My name is Dr Jasmine and I originate from the culture where one is required to read dozens of classical novels as a matter of fact, when growing up- otherwise you cannot even gradua..."

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Kathleen wrote: "On first read, this one disappointed me, I guess I didn't find it scary enough. But then I started thinking about it, and then I read it again, and thought it was really interesting.

I agree with ..."

Taking your advice, I just finished my second reading of this. It made a difference, much better the second time. Not going to be a favorite Wharton, but a solid read. Thanks!

Congrats, three out of six finished. You are doing fantastic.

Congrats and thanks, you have a bunch of short stories I haven't read. My TBR continues to grow.

I nominate The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

First read - Book of the Month, February 2011
Second read - Revisit the Shelf, September 2015

It is noticeable that nominations overall are not very active this month. I imagine people are squeezing in last minute vacations. Many are working on getting kids back in school. For whatever reason members are too busy to join in nominations this month.

My count indicates we have 7 nominations, while it would be nice to have more, 7 is a full poll amount. Please take a look at rule #5. One nomination, one second per member. I think it sets a bad precedent to offer a nomination and then offer (for inspiration) additional title suggestions.

It seems like stacking the deck in one individual's favor. So, in the interest of trying to stick to the rules I have deleted a comment that I feel is biased to one member's personal interest.

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