"The Fairy Queen has sent you to do brave deeds in this world. That High City that you see is in another world. Before you climb the path to it and hang your shield on its wall, go down into the vally and fight the dragon that you were sent to fight." -Saint George and the Dragon
Monday, February 05, 2007
I had thought better of you
Has anyone read the "Lady of Shalott" by Alfred Lord Tennyson? Due to the lack, no the complete absence of any comments what so ever, I am lead to think none of you have read it! How can this be? Do not let the size daunt you. All in all it is less then a page of writing. And (yes, I did just start a sentence with a conjunction; they do it in the Bible all the time) it has a great painting inspired by the poem. What more can I say?
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I've read it several times, its in most every anthology of Lit. I own (which is like 7 or 8). I love it, I love Tennyson in general.
PS, he was buddies with the Pre-Raphaelites! Woot!
I promise to read it after reading the other promises to read items...
As you can see, I'm behind on my reading. Take O beautiful one.
Oops! I meant to say..Take care O beautiful one.
You are indeed right, it is a crime. And one that I, among others, am guilty of. Such a marvelous poem should indeed be given undivided attention.
I have, for my defense, read it before, but not for a long time. You're right though! It's worth the time and energy! As you know, that pic is our own Tuesday's Child's profile pic. Great minds think alike, eh?
I have indeed read it, (and sung it) with you my dear friend! Great memories. Now to memorize it...
I read it... I felt chastised... I am sad now. I mean that curly black haired boy moved her to her death! I find pretty boys distract me too. But I haven't died yet, thank goodness. Thought I thought I would a few times.
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