tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post1997790550209176848..comments2024-03-26T01:52:45.563-07:00Comments on Fred's Place: Lawrence Durrell: "A Bowl of Roses"Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-68034504792903623272016-10-21T07:13:03.985-07:002016-10-21T07:13:03.985-07:00Mudpuddle,
Too many books, too little time; we ha...Mudpuddle,<br /><br />Too many books, too little time; we have to choose, and if it doesn't hold your interest, you actually gain by moving on to something that does.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-4739617748629403452016-10-20T21:12:04.605-07:002016-10-20T21:12:04.605-07:00i greatly admire your persistence; ms. mudpuddle ...i greatly admire your persistence; ms. mudpuddle studied Larry in grad school and was also fond of his writing; i don't think i'm enough of an intellectual to follow him; i've tried a little bit, but it didn't hold my interest... my loss, i guess....Mudpuddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194891656971454279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-65407567715966268442016-10-20T19:38:49.556-07:002016-10-20T19:38:49.556-07:00Mudpuddle,
I've been drawn to the Durrells al...Mudpuddle,<br /><br />I've been drawn to the Durrells also, but much more to Larry than Gerald. I think I've read most of Larry Durrell's fiction and much of his travelogues. I also have one or two poetry collections by him, one of which I'm struggling over right now. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-65295406042189904732016-10-20T12:57:44.601-07:002016-10-20T12:57:44.601-07:00anyway, the gist of it was the ambiance of hot
gr...anyway, the gist of it was the ambiance of hot <br />greek islands that pervades both poems, and how it is that metaphorical language follows stylistic trends, in this case using words that seem to bend around the meaning so as to decorate, or emphasize it... i've always been drawn to the Durrells, maybe more to Gerald than Larry...Mudpuddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194891656971454279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-69510904939452157092016-10-20T08:15:13.240-07:002016-10-20T08:15:13.240-07:00Mudpuddle,
It didn't make it. Sometimes thin...Mudpuddle,<br /><br />It didn't make it. Sometimes things just get lost cyberspace.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-59279948757017956402016-10-19T20:53:01.327-07:002016-10-19T20:53:01.327-07:00i sent a comment; maybe i forgot to push the butt...i sent a comment; maybe i forgot to push the button. sigh....Mudpuddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194891656971454279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-25461059973355076972016-10-19T17:07:55.194-07:002016-10-19T17:07:55.194-07:00R.T.,
Yes, Durrell does require several readings ...R.T.,<br /><br />Yes, Durrell does require several readings to get some idea of what is going on. I knew a prof once who was a great admirer of Durrell's fiction and travelogues, but threw up his hands when I talked to him about Durrell's poetry.<br /><br />I suspect that one should be familiar with The Alexandria Quartet to get a grasp on the first poem. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-57048302591920359892016-10-19T11:38:26.320-07:002016-10-19T11:38:26.320-07:00I would need some time (and a clearer, fog-free mi...I would need some time (and a clearer, fog-free mind) to come to grips with the poems you've offered here, Fred. They are both fascinating! I suspect multiple readings are in order. At first glance, I am very impressed with the richness of the simple diction. So, I will ponder. Thanks for offering such interesting food for thought.RTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113953356514605424noreply@blogger.com