Posted by Racer on July 26, 2006, at 0:59:42
In reply to Re: Looking for a CIVIL book! » Racer, posted by Declan on July 17, 2006, at 3:10:41
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> Jane Austin I would like to read, in that Marxist way people did, to show the effect of material conditions on consciousness.Naw, read her books because they're funny as all get out! She really is one of the funniest writers I've ever read. For just plain fun, with a little substance, I recommend her highly.
For a bit less fun, but very important sorts of commentary, Anne Bronte. "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," and "Agnes Grey," she's said by some to be the most talented novelist in the family. (Emily being known as the most talented poet, and Charlotte for being quite prolific. How's that for damning with faint praise? I can't remember whose assessment that was, though...)
>I'm a Wasteland and King Lear kind of guy; I know much of them off by heart.
Have you read "A Thousand Acres," by Jane Smiley? It's one of hers I haven't yet, but I do like what I've read of hers -- "Barn Blind" might be my favorite, but it's a bit of a tragedy -- so I suspect it's a good'un.
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