There is a school of thought that Marlowe faked his own death and continued to write as William Shakespeare!
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Sorry. I'm pretty much the same with Charles Dickens. And don't get me started on Jane Austen! I read all her books twice just to make sure I hated her. I'm more of a fan of American literature. John Steinbeck and Scott Fitzgerald being two of my favourites. Love Moby Dick too ( swear filter activated!). As far as classical British writers go, I like the Brontes, George Orwell is brilliant but for beauty of language Rudyard Kipling. The words just flow. Not very PC these days though.
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So where does Anne Hathaway fit into all of this? And don't say she played the Prince's bride. lol
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Agree on Jane Austin. All the characters and dialogue just seem to merge into one for me. But surely not Charles Dickens
What do you think of Mills and Boon? Asking for a friendlol
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Or he was a fraud. Right Anj? lol
Agreed Anj, have never really got the fuss over The Bard myself.
He ain’t no Stephen King.
Strange day out there, warm enough for shorts but intermittent heavy showers.
I am in my element though, loads of shark documentaries on the nature stations on Sky over the weekend that I recorded. Broccoli soup made, warm ciabatta and I am in business.
I am in my element though, loads of shark documentaries on the nature stations on Sky over the weekend that I recorded. Broccoli soup made, warm ciabatta and I am in business.
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Whether or not you like something is a matter of taste AT. Personally, I agree with you in that I've never really got into Shakespeare and have only ever read one book (Macbeth) that I studied for my GCE O level. I found it incredibly difficult, but as a 15 yo I did enjoy being taken to watch Roman Polanski's version of Macbeth, albeit the witches scene could have put me off the fairer sex for life. lol
However, whatever your personal tastes, you cannot deny the cultural legacy that Shakespeare has left 500 years on, not just in this country but globally. His works have produced considerably more live performances and screen adaptations than any other writer, and there is a whole tourist industry in this country built around his name.
Stephen King is a terrific writer with probably more screen adaptations than any other modern day writer I can think of. But in the whole scheme of things, he ain't no Shakespeare. Maybe that question can be revisited in 500 years.
No doubt Stanley Mills is our future at right back but not sure the boy Boon can fill DCLs boots ( or skirt )Agree on Jane Austin. All the characters and dialogue just seem to merge into one for me. But surely not Charles Dickens
What do you think of Mills and Boon? Asking for a friendlol
Have read a few. They are all the same, follow the same formula. Total rubbish really. My fave holiday reading was always Jackie Collins. Sunbed, pool, cocktail, and Jackie. What's not to like!!Agree on Jane Austin. All the characters and dialogue just seem to merge into one for me. But surely not Charles Dickens
What do you think of Mills and Boon? Asking for a friendlol
I can understand the Chariots of Fire arguments, agree that Harry is probably Hewitts kid , look forward to meeting the Loch Ness monster but you've gone too far now Anj.
Stephen King is a brilliant writer. If you like him, you should read The Passage trilogy by Justin Cronin. Introduced to me by by @COYBL25 in tne book club thread with the comment. If you like The Stand you'll love these. He wasn't wrong.
I agree with the theory as I have heard that before .Imagine if it is true he would not be the greatest Englishman but the greatest con artist. Sorry @jazzy
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Do you believe in chance Fred ? What chance , someone who looks like him , plays guitar left handed and has Scouse down to a tee .All at a minutes notice !
Just when I was really enjoyng your frivolity you come out with this post . My wonderful day has crashed and burned .Whether or not you like something is a matter of taste AT. Personally, I agree with you in that I've never really got into Shakespeare and have only ever read one book (Macbeth) that I studied for my GCE O level. I found it incredibly difficult, but as a 15 yo I did enjoy being taken to watch Roman Polanski's version of Macbeth, albeit the witches scene could have put me off the fairer sex for life. lol
However, whatever your personal tastes, you cannot deny the cultural legacy that Shakespeare has left 500 years on, not just in this country but globally. His works have produced considerably more live performances and screen adaptations than any other writer, and there is a whole tourist industry in this country built around his name.
Stephen King is a terrific writer with probably more screen adaptations than any other modern day writer I can think of. But in the whole scheme of things, he ain't no Shakespeare. Maybe that question can be revisited in 500 years.
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