I also enjoyed the visualization of Hardy's writing. Especially the Christmas party scene being observed by the villagers from the outside. A strange way to...
I'm finished now. Finished the book in my lunch room at work and had to choke back the tears. And I realize I fell in love with the nut case in the book! ...
Hardy actually gave up writing novels fairly early in his career to devote himself to poetry--that's why, despite his living to an old age, there aren't that...
I'm finished, an excellent book and like you Karen, I had to choke back the tears for several reasons {don't want to say to much because I don't know how far...
I would rate this book 8 out of 10. Great writing with complex characters and a good story. Meg An ex t--- In classicsreadinggroup@yahoogroups.com, cathie ... ...
For all those who can receive BBC 7 Far from the Madding Crowd starts on monday 6th of January 6.00-7.00 Its in 6 episodes each lasting for 60 mins Cathie ......
Last night I watched John Schlesinger's 1967 film version of Far from the madding crowd, and something occurred to me about Bathsheba's name. I'd been...
I think you answered your own question re Bathsheba's name. As you say the pronounciation might be the reason Bathsheba was named by Hardy. "The other...
I am working on a new site that is about favorite websites. Posting your favorites, checking out other people's favorites, voting on them. No spam, no trash,...
I just finished Far from the Madding Crowd. The major theme seems to be the relationship between people and nature, where nature includes people's own...
I just remembered I forgot to send in my three nominees, as I promised a few weeks ago. Here they are (The first two are repeats from my earlier list and have...
On Monday, January 13, 2003, at 07:39 AM, janillabean wrote: As usual, excellent choices but I must vote for the title I have yet to read -- Cousin Bette by...
_The Plague_ by Albert Camus!!!!!! *has her fingers crossed for this one* Marci ... ===== Marci CR: The Secret History by Donna Tartt; Odd Girl Out by Rachael...
I vote for the plague by Albert Camus Cathie janillabean <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:Its time to vote for the February Book! Voting will close January...
Maybe someday we can have a vote on some great books that have received many votes one month but came in 2nd. There's already displayed interest and for some...
I vote for The Plague by Albert Camus. Meg _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM: Try the new MSN 8 and get 2...
I'll vote for The Plague. We've done the second place thing once, I remember. When it's close we had the 2nd place book for the next month. I like the idea....
Hi Jason, I've actually done a couple of things close to what you suggested. When voting is very close between to books, we'll read the second place book in...
Despite an early lead by Cousin Bette, The Plauge, by Camus, rebounded and stole the win with one vote! So, the February book is _The Plauge_ by Camus. Cousin...
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