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Post by wireman on Mar 9, 2022 14:03:51 GMT
Today, we will discuss, Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving
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Post by spideyman on Mar 9, 2022 14:17:12 GMT
Having spent my summers in the Catskill Mts, this story always was special to me. Irving's wit and descriptions let the reader escape into that time and local. He was so enthusiastic with this story. As an adult and re reading,I still felt the same way.
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Post by wireman on Mar 9, 2022 15:33:51 GMT
That was a good one.
Rip was a carefree fellow that's only problem seemed to be his tyrannical wife. He went to sleep before the American Revolution and woke up after the war free from the tyranny of his wife mirroring the countries freedom. 
Rip believes in work but voluntary work not forced labor. He's a free spirit.
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Post by cat on Mar 12, 2022 17:20:20 GMT
I enjoyed this one! I have never read it before. I laughed at all the descriptions of the horrible wife. Especially at the end, when he found out she was dead ..."There was a drop of comfort, at least, in this intelligence." 😆😆 Poor guy!! I like wireman's description of Rip as a free spirit. That is perfect. Lovable and dependable, if the situation at hand is something he stumbles upon. But organized days and work, nope, not for him. I also very much liked the descriptions of the mountains and scenery. Paints a pretty picture. Only thing I felt bad about was poor Wolf. Loyal doggie. I really enjoyed this one. Can't believe I had never read it before! |
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Post by spideyman on Mar 14, 2022 18:49:12 GMT
Suggestion for this week?
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Post by wolf on Mar 15, 2022 1:03:40 GMT
Suggestion for this week? bokoebaFTerAfwUuywKb ....yes please!
Where you at Taco Man? 😊 |
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Post by wireman on Mar 15, 2022 12:14:37 GMT
Suggestion for this week? OOPS, I forgot.
Tomorrow we will discuss Markheim by Robert Louis Stevenson
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