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Aug 11, 2013 12:05PM

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So true! I have started rereading some books from my school days & it is interesting to see which I like better and which I find disappointing.
Katy wrote: "I read Songs of Innocence and Experience when I was in college. I recently re-read it (almost 20 years later) and really liked it. My perspective changed a lot in 20 years."
Alannah wrote: "I studied Songs of Innocence and of Experience and found it very interesting."
I also had to study in University for my english literature degree and loved it there.
Alannah wrote: "I studied Songs of Innocence and of Experience and found it very interesting."
I also had to study in University for my english literature degree and loved it there.


But...thinking about it, I don't think I would have liked Islands in the Stream much better back then either (although I loved it now).
Perhaps Hemingway isn't an author for teenagers? Maybe his readers need more background and history than a teenager? I'm not sure.
Anyways, I've digressed. I think it's sweet that his friend took it upon himself to publish Hemingway's works like that.
Petra wrote: "I would read that. I've recently rediscovered Hemingway after avoiding him with a passion since high-school. Why, why do they choose to teach The Old Man and the Sea to high-schoolers?!!! :D
But......"
Also in University for what I think!!!! ;)
But......"
Also in University for what I think!!!! ;)



Leslie wrote: "On this day (15 August) in 1947, India and Pakistan gained independence from Britain. Salman Rushdie got the title for his 1981 Booker Prize-winner, Midnight's Children from the speech Prime Minist..."
To be honest I had only heard of him a couple of months ago when I was looking for famous people who had a history degree. haha
To be honest I had only heard of him a couple of months ago when I was looking for famous people who had a history degree. haha


Leslie wrote: "On this day (17 August) in 1945, George Orwell's Animal Farm was published. The book was delayed by the WWII paper shortage and very nearly a casualty of the war itself, either at the hands of Germ..."
Still something I haven't read. I would love to though, has anyone here read it? What did you think?
Still something I haven't read. I would love to though, has anyone here read it? What did you think?


I've read both Animal Farm and 1984. I enjoyed both; 1984 is my favorite of the two but both are very good.
Petra wrote: "Alannah wrote: "Still something I haven't read. I would love to though, has anyone here read it? What did you think? ..."
I've read both Animal Farm and 1984. I enjoyed both; 1984 is my favorite o..."
I've read 1984 and loved it, a few people thought I was a bit weird because it was apparently so depressing.
I've read both Animal Farm and 1984. I enjoyed both; 1984 is my favorite o..."
I've read 1984 and loved it, a few people thought I was a bit weird because it was apparently so depressing.

I reread it when Orwell was Perks monthly author back in May. I would recommend it, although it is primarily a satire of Soviet Russia which doesn't exist anymore so some find it dated. But it is quite short & human nature hasn't changed so I think it still has something relevant to say.
Leslie wrote: "Alannah wrote: "Leslie wrote: "On this day (17 August) in 1945, George Orwell's Animal Farm was published. The book was delayed by the WWII paper shortage and very nearly a casualty of the war itse..."
I can see why most people would think it's dated. I studied Russia from 1903-1941 focusing especially on Lenin and Revolution (1917-1924) and Stalin and Revolution (1924-1941) which is the main reason I want to read. I never got around to reading it at Perks which is a big shame.
I can see why most people would think it's dated. I studied Russia from 1903-1941 focusing especially on Lenin and Revolution (1917-1924) and Stalin and Revolution (1924-1941) which is the main reason I want to read. I never got around to reading it at Perks which is a big shame.
Leslie wrote: "Alannah wrote: "Leslie wrote: "On this day (17 August) in 1945, George Orwell's Animal Farm was published. The book was delayed by the WWII paper shortage and very nearly a casualty of the war itse..."
I find Animal farm more "universal" than 1984, which was much mire centred on the Soviet system.I think that humanity tends to behave like that, not on.y soviet rusdians. Different with 1984, too closed to that system
I find Animal farm more "universal" than 1984, which was much mire centred on the Soviet system.I think that humanity tends to behave like that, not on.y soviet rusdians. Different with 1984, too closed to that system


Leslie wrote: "On this day (20 Auguast) in 1667, John Milton's Paradise Lost was entered in the Stationers' Register. The fifty-eight-year-old Milton was totally blind, probably from glaucoma, throughout the dec..."
I read it, thought there was such beautiful imagery in it.
I read it, thought there was such beautiful imagery in it.




You should try some of her short stories - I really like her sarcastic sense of humor.
Leslie wrote: "On this day (23 August) in 1305 Scotland's William Wallace was executed -- to be accurate: hanged, disemboweled, beheaded and quartered. The William Wallace legend and the popularity of the Bravehe..."
I only know of this guy through the children's book series and tv show Horrible Histories.
I only know of this guy through the children's book series and tv show Horrible Histories.
Leslie wrote: "LauraT wrote: "I've never read anything by her!"
You should try some of her short stories - I really like her sarcastic sense of humor."
I will then!
You should try some of her short stories - I really like her sarcastic sense of humor."
I will then!

Judy wrote: "Leslie wrote: "On this day (21 August) in 1920, Christopher Robin Milne was born, an only child to A. A. Milne. Christopher also wrote, his first two books being memoirs of his growing up and out f..."
Oh, what do you mean Judy?
Oh, what do you mean Judy?


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