Hi. I hate lame introductions, but I guess I'll make one. But it'll be brief. I'm an American living in Poland who is *dying* to talk about books. Classics,...
To begin, my name ought to be obvious from the email.. I'm inventive, let me tell you. Currently an undergraduate at the University of Chicago, and though I'm...
What an interesting and MODERN story !! The central character of course is the priest. He is retired and lives with his (biological) sisters in some poverty...
Hi David, I am sure the priest had been didling the choir boys. I pick up my copy of the Dubliners tonight from the library. I read the short stories last...
I wish I hadn't read that message before reading the story, because my point of view was then tainted. What I find most interesting about this story are the...
... Sorry ltc, it is a problem with short stories. I thought that writing about the first story would be OK a week into March. David [Non-text portions of...
... This is very perceptive ltc (that's a helluva name BTW). The ultimate aim of the Zen buddhist is to see things as they really are – not as we usually...
Well, of course it's ok. I was just carping, anyway. ;) In the first three stories, I find that we have three young male narrators. The first has his hopes...
In Araby, Eveline, and After the Race, all the characters seem to defeat themselves. You know, their own antagonsists. Perhaps that's another theme to keep...
... My guess: the two guys made a bet as to whether or not Corley would "try" the girl. Now, what "to try" means...that's open to interpretation. My guess ...
I'm late on this, but have been sick with the flu. Please nominate a read for April, only one nomination per person please. I will keep nominations open for a...
I had trouble understanding this story, until someone explained to me that the coin at the end is really a substantial amount of money--over a weeks wages for ...
... Lenehan is an interesting person. He is obviously <middle class> and educated, yet is poverty–stricken with no job, trade, or profession. Corley is also...
Hi Frank, sorry to hear you have the flu, I hope you are resting and reading in comfort. I would like to nominate a book that has been sitting on my shelf for...
Oh, I hope you are well again soon! I nominate Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. Jonathan Swift's satirical novel was first published in 1726, yet it is...
... How about some Roman decadence: Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienfiewicz From the Publisher: Rome during the reign of Nero was a glorious place for the emperor and...
Hi all, I am not to sure what to think of this story but it is one of betrayal and two bitter men. I think the girl stole the money for Corley because he let...
Hey everyone, I'm new to this group, so bear with me if you guys have read this book before. I checked your archives, and I don't think you have, but I could...
I don't see much discussion on Don Quijote!! Is anyone reading this book? It's huge! I started reading it today, and I would love to have a discusson about...
How about a nice short novel. I suggest Jack London's <Call of the Wild>. It was published in 1903, so that should be old enough; it is raw, rough, brilliantly...
Perhaps something to coincide with the emergence of spring? Metamorphosis? __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our...
If memory serves correct, it was read several months ago. ... A. Bustillo www.geocities.com/SteadyTraining __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
Damnation of Theron Ware, by Harold Frederic Product Description: Published in 1896, The Damnation of Theron Ware or Illumination is a profound psychological...
Had to go back and reread the story because I didn't get this out of the story when I read it the first time. Didn't see it the second time either. FrankT...
Hi Frank nothing is directly said but the intrigue was there for me and I questioned the relationship between the boy and the priest. "In the dark of my room I...
