tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post1969115097689716616..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Tuesday Intro: The Picture of Dorian GrayJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77121524830358918482013-03-17T14:24:44.510-04:002013-03-17T14:24:44.510-04:00Les - I started over again, but I still don't ...Les - I started over again, but I still don't love it. Good thing it's a short book ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12626201338308274192013-03-17T14:23:49.457-04:002013-03-17T14:23:49.457-04:00Diana - I'm almost wondering if I should have ...Diana - I'm almost wondering if I should have started with one of his plays. My daughter has enjoyed a couple of them.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73739658694166664862013-03-17T14:23:07.684-04:002013-03-17T14:23:07.684-04:00Staci - I'm supposed to have this done by Apri...Staci - I'm supposed to have this done by April 1, so we'll see...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91872804204438369832013-03-16T22:00:03.115-04:002013-03-16T22:00:03.115-04:00I read this several years ago when I was on a clas...I read this several years ago when I was on a classics kick, but unfortunately I was not impressed. I remember that I struggled to finish, but honestly don't remember much else. Good luck!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71762556220815773112013-03-15T04:19:23.166-04:002013-03-15T04:19:23.166-04:00I love Dorian Gray -- and Oscar Wilde in general, ...I love Dorian Gray -- and Oscar Wilde in general, for that matter. His plays are so witty, lively and make me long for a visit to fin-de-siecle England. I still have a few more to read for my Classics Club list.<br /><br />My old university had a Wilde manuscript that a friend and I looked over one day. I was overcome knowing he had graced the pages I was examining with his writing. Amazing!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957349442523993974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41968662899597588612013-03-14T20:28:09.561-04:002013-03-14T20:28:09.561-04:00I've never read any thing by this author...I l...I've never read any thing by this author...I look forward to your final thoughts!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26075216616459059642013-03-13T21:22:53.180-04:002013-03-13T21:22:53.180-04:00Erin in Boston - Yes, I see what you mean. Dorian ...Erin in Boston - Yes, I see what you mean. Dorian Gray is beautifully written and I'll be giving it my full attention after I finish the last few chapters of Vanity Fair. Thanks so much for your comment...I look forward to smelling the flowers on the breeze!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71381257673369550482013-03-13T21:18:13.320-04:002013-03-13T21:18:13.320-04:00Melissa - I have another 30 or 40 pages left in Va...Melissa - I have another 30 or 40 pages left in Vanity Fair, then I can focus on this one. My daughter loves The Importance of Being Earnest, too. I'll have to add it to my list.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17709243161369048132013-03-13T21:16:28.624-04:002013-03-13T21:16:28.624-04:00Diane - This is definitely one that requires my fu...Diane - This is definitely one that requires my full attention :-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6244143698000541972013-03-13T21:11:44.456-04:002013-03-13T21:11:44.456-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.hibilalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015459558690152554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-90470355951003502292013-03-13T14:11:25.070-04:002013-03-13T14:11:25.070-04:00Oscar Wilde is known for his romanticism and sensu...Oscar Wilde is known for his romanticism and sensual writing. He was very much into beauty and the details that went into making it. He used all the senses to describe what was happening, and what the characters were experiencing. You have to let yourself feel the writing as well as read it. What would it feel like to lie on that couch and smell those flowers on the breeze? It's a drowsy, warm summer day... See what I mean? I hope you enjoy it more the second time around. Erin in Bostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02126848857633060909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42011800381364064612013-03-13T11:20:58.139-04:002013-03-13T11:20:58.139-04:00I'm a huge fan of Oscar Wilde. This particular...I'm a huge fan of Oscar Wilde. This particular novel is dark, but really good. Most of the rest of his work is more fun and entertaining. Try The Importance of Being Earnest sometime, it's hilarious!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28957431224134813612013-03-12T19:59:31.762-04:002013-03-12T19:59:31.762-04:00The writing is beautiful, but I can tell that I wo...The writing is beautiful, but I can tell that I would have to be in a certain kind of mood to read this one, as I think the writing may be overdone if the entire book is that descriptive:)<br />I'd read more though.... thanks for joining us Joann(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22095023727903409352013-03-12T16:44:57.393-04:002013-03-12T16:44:57.393-04:00Margot - Thanks for the encouragement. I'm not...Margot - Thanks for the encouragement. I'm not giving up just yet :-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8017601108808716992013-03-12T16:44:24.862-04:002013-03-12T16:44:24.862-04:00Sam - That's good to know. I should finish Van...Sam - That's good to know. I should finish Vanity Fair in the next couple of days, then can give Dorian Gray my full attention.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20376355243479937632013-03-12T16:43:28.922-04:002013-03-12T16:43:28.922-04:00Nise' - It gets more interesting once the dial...Nise' - It gets more interesting once the dialog starts!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69248248418413296652013-03-12T16:41:54.822-04:002013-03-12T16:41:54.822-04:00Laurel-Rain Snow - Very true!Laurel-Rain Snow - Very true!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38335360547212820882013-03-12T16:41:22.944-04:002013-03-12T16:41:22.944-04:00Sandy - I think after spending time with Vanity Fa...Sandy - I think after spending time with Vanity Fair, my power of concentration is just about tapped out. Need to hold off on this until I finish VF.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31371128641171332642013-03-12T16:40:33.933-04:002013-03-12T16:40:33.933-04:00Kelley - I know what you mean. Mood often dictates...Kelley - I know what you mean. Mood often dictates my choices, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72399043059331497772013-03-12T16:17:31.822-04:002013-03-12T16:17:31.822-04:00I'd hang in there JoAnn. The way the author se...I'd hang in there JoAnn. The way the author set the wtage is quite beautiful. He definitely uses the senses to bring in the reader.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65903414792990150982013-03-12T16:08:04.014-04:002013-03-12T16:08:04.014-04:00It's worth sticking with this book although fr...It's worth sticking with this book although from what I can remember it has a bit of a slow start.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51763021815443121242013-03-12T13:40:18.032-04:002013-03-12T13:40:18.032-04:00I have not read this one! I'd have to keep re...I have not read this one! I'd have to keep reading a bit more to decide on this classic.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-92207428940282699092013-03-12T12:51:50.088-04:002013-03-12T12:51:50.088-04:00What a lovely intro! I can literally see the sett...What a lovely intro! I can literally see the setting...and all the senses are brought into play. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15630828281054000512013-03-12T11:52:27.293-04:002013-03-12T11:52:27.293-04:00That is a lot of description there. With books li...That is a lot of description there. With books like this, I have to be really focused and tuned in, otherwise I drift. But I have always wanted to read this one. Because I guess we are made to feel that we SHOULD. Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79748120162297428272013-03-12T11:23:47.980-04:002013-03-12T11:23:47.980-04:00I might some other time--I have to be in the right...I might some other time--I have to be in the right mood to read a classic. <a href="http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2013/03/tuesday-top-ten-and-teaser-spring-reads.html" rel="nofollow"> kelley—the road goes ever ever on </a>kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.com