tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post1679710481237601331..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Top Ten Tuesday: My Favorite ClassicsJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83200760895514064162014-07-12T17:20:13.187-04:002014-07-12T17:20:13.187-04:00Stacy - I learned of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall f...Stacy - I learned of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall from other bloggers... probably not a mainstream title, but an absolute gem.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58718388913413318862014-07-12T17:18:52.382-04:002014-07-12T17:18:52.382-04:00Melissa - Crossing to Safety is excellent! Stegner...Melissa - Crossing to Safety is excellent! Stegner's writing is so beautiful, it's no wonder the book is loved by so many readers. I think you would love North and South. That was another one of my read/listen combinations - Juliet Stevenson's narration, as always, added to the experience. Cranford is waiting on my shelf.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69732491599454662262014-07-11T22:44:18.858-04:002014-07-11T22:44:18.858-04:00I've read and loved a few on this list! I'...I've read and loved a few on this list! I'd not heard of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall so I might have to check that out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71275397144693634542014-07-11T10:45:11.787-04:002014-07-11T10:45:11.787-04:00Such an awesome list! Ok, so you're the second...Such an awesome list! Ok, so you're the second person to suggest Crossing to Safety and I already had it on my list after reading The End of Your Life Book Club. I obviously need to read it. I'm also thinking I need to put together a North and South readalong next year. I really liked Cranford and I've been wanting to read more of her work. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43995884571373047772014-07-10T16:55:35.217-04:002014-07-10T16:55:35.217-04:00Lisa - I've only read a couple of classics thi...Lisa - I've only read a couple of classics this year and feel the same way!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81465363125308438762014-07-10T16:53:35.273-04:002014-07-10T16:53:35.273-04:00Les - I've considered reading Giants in the Ea...Les - I've considered reading Giants in the Earth, but have never had a recommendation or review from a trusted source. Will add it to my list now. O! Pioneers is my favorite Cather to date, but Death Comes for the Archbishop is waiting on the shelf. After putting this list together, I want to spent a couple of months reading nothing but classics. Wonder if I can convince myself to to that this fall...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30157762487159889512014-07-10T16:49:59.236-04:002014-07-10T16:49:59.236-04:00Judith - Yes, I definitely think Anne doesn't ...Judith - Yes, I definitely think Anne doesn't get the notice she deserves. Hope to read her Agnes Grey before too much longer.<br /><br />Isn't it funny how we get to know other readers through their blogs? I've been lucky to meet a few bloggers in real life and every time it was like picking up a conversation with an old friend.<br /><br />The Custom of the Country is not one of Wharton's better known novels, but I think it has her most memorable character. Once you meet Undine, you will never forget her!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14154388478863219282014-07-09T23:29:36.014-04:002014-07-09T23:29:36.014-04:00I'm hanging my head in shame with the number o...I'm hanging my head in shame with the number of these that I have yet to read! I really need to get back to my classics!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53375291324443150102014-07-09T21:29:58.944-04:002014-07-09T21:29:58.944-04:00I loved East of Eden (and Travels with Charley), a...I loved East of Eden (and Travels with Charley), as well as The Good Earth. You might enjoy O.E. Rolvaag's Giants in the Earth. I thought it was wonderful when I read it for a Great Plains Lit. course. My Antonia by Willa Cather is very good, but O' Pioneers and Death Comes for the Archbishop might be my favorites of hers. I loved The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. I'm sure there are more, but I'm too lazy to go look at my shelves. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65936391673601315722014-07-09T19:40:36.247-04:002014-07-09T19:40:36.247-04:00JoAnn,
I enjoyed reading about your list so much....JoAnn, <br />I enjoyed reading about your list so much. Some surprises that made me sit up and take notice. I'm so glad you think Anne Bronte hasn't been enough appreciated. I own this as a Penguin, and will read it, with you in mind. <br /><br />I think what I liked about your list is that after reading your blog for several years, I begin to have the idea (or the illusion) that I know you just the littlest bit. Then to read your favorite classics adds an entirely new dimension. I'm also interested in the Edith Wharton title, which I've never even heard of! So much fun.! Thanks for this post,<br />JudithJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21627149941259153482014-07-09T08:25:50.624-04:002014-07-09T08:25:50.624-04:00Sunday - I am long overdue for a reread of Howards...Sunday - I am long overdue for a reread of Howards End. You are in for a treat with North and South!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58997830049016790712014-07-09T08:25:07.160-04:002014-07-09T08:25:07.160-04:00Catherine - I really love the classics, but have b...Catherine - I really love the classics, but have been spending so much time on the latest titles lately... Sigh.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81860125754638463282014-07-09T08:24:14.612-04:002014-07-09T08:24:14.612-04:00Ti - I just love Stegner's writing!Ti - I just love Stegner's writing!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23785503436768172242014-07-09T08:23:51.885-04:002014-07-09T08:23:51.885-04:00Margot - I'm so glad! I plan to reread Howards...Margot - I'm so glad! I plan to reread Howards End for The Classics Club, and I don't know if a character has ever remained as vivid in my mind as Undine from CotC. Stegner is a treasure.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77307676880736505682014-07-09T08:21:24.364-04:002014-07-09T08:21:24.364-04:00JaneGS - As much as I love Henry James, I've n...JaneGS - As much as I love Henry James, I've never read his later novels and will admit tot being intimidated by them! I remember it took a little while to get into the style of Portrait of a Lady, but once I did, I raced through it. Have wanted to reread it for some time...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1753827415951770352014-07-09T08:16:06.769-04:002014-07-09T08:16:06.769-04:00Trish - East of Eden is very readable, but so long...Trish - East of Eden is very readable, but so long. It's been a decade since I read Howards End and a reread is definitely in order!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26134529860017710492014-07-09T08:12:49.260-04:002014-07-09T08:12:49.260-04:00Katherine - I just read Tenant last year and loved...Katherine - I just read Tenant last year and loved it... people never talk much about Anne, but I was very impressed!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83061071555180360672014-07-09T08:11:49.738-04:002014-07-09T08:11:49.738-04:00Kathy - Nothing to be embarrassed about... I think...Kathy - Nothing to be embarrassed about... I think I enjoy classics more than "normal" people ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87647567011104519662014-07-09T08:11:02.556-04:002014-07-09T08:11:02.556-04:00Leila - Please do... would love to see your favori...Leila - Please do... would love to see your favorites!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74859119456063103022014-07-09T08:10:34.871-04:002014-07-09T08:10:34.871-04:00Diane - I hope to read The Spectator Bird soon.Diane - I hope to read The Spectator Bird soon.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17407048580597919532014-07-08T22:49:28.614-04:002014-07-08T22:49:28.614-04:00My favorite book on your list is Howards End. I am...My favorite book on your list is Howards End. I am so glad you included it. I have read it many times. And I have North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell on my nightstand. You have motivated me to read it now!<br />Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86337666286760501852014-07-08T20:03:05.562-04:002014-07-08T20:03:05.562-04:00Excellent choices, JoAnn. I haven't read all ...Excellent choices, JoAnn. I haven't read all of these and really must add some to my long-term list. Thanks for visiting my blog.Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511461722921794733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77122167103528627702014-07-08T18:03:13.813-04:002014-07-08T18:03:13.813-04:00I always forget about Crossing to Safety but that ...I always forget about Crossing to Safety but that was a good one. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51533204878866556122014-07-08T17:43:19.903-04:002014-07-08T17:43:19.903-04:00I found your list inspirational. I'm not sure ...I found your list inspirational. I'm not sure that's the right word but, the list made me excited about checking my library for some of these titles. In particular, I requested Howard's End and The Custom of the Country. I've only recently discovered Wallace Stegner with Angle of Repose. I'll try Crossing to Safety after I finish Angle. Thanks for the suggestions JoAnn. I look forward to your second list.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23049583768457558222014-07-08T12:41:59.722-04:002014-07-08T12:41:59.722-04:00Outstanding list that resonates with me for the mo...Outstanding list that resonates with me for the most part. I never think of The Good Earth as something I should read, but that is clearly not the case. I've not read Portrait of a Lady, but I intend to hit James hard soon--I'm doing a reread of The Wings of the Dove this fall to get me going. The Custom of the Country is on its way to me, and I really need/want to reread Howard's End (been maybe 30 years since I read it!).<br /><br />Aren't these Top Ten lists fun? I never tire of them :)JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.com