Nerdfighters Who Like Talking About Books

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Comment by Sarah on July 1, 2011 at 10:01pm

I'm Sarah. I like discussing books. let me know if you'd like to talk about books. If I've read it we can talk about it if not we can recommend books!

Comment by Josh Braun on June 21, 2011 at 9:59pm

So I just finished The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and I absolutely loved it. But one part that confused me was at the end. So did his aunt molest him when he was a kid, or did I miss something?

Comment by Tom Travis on June 20, 2011 at 4:47pm

(This isn't to suggest that watching Alex's videos will corrupt your soul and turn you into some kind of monster - far from it! :P But the point about an artist's life being reflected in their work is still a valid one, I think)

Comment by Tom Travis on June 20, 2011 at 4:45pm

I find the whole idea of a work of art being the product of the artist who created it a really fascinating idea. Basil's reluctance to show the picture publically because there is too much of himself in it shows just how much a painting can say about a person.

This idea is kind of touched upon in Alex's video in that, as he says, 'all art is a product of the person who lives it.'

 

I just flicked through the book quickly because I haven't read it in quite a long time, and stumbled across the bit where he says 'How sad it is! I shall grow old, and horrible, and dreadful. But this picture will remain always young... If it were I who was to be always young, and the picture that was to grow old! For that - for that - I would give everything... I would give my soul for that!'

This reminds me a bit of Dr Faustus, as Dorian almost seems to give up his soul to revel in the frivolities of a superhuman lifestyle, but gives his soul up for art instead of the Devil. I guess Faustus does so of his own accord though, whereas Dorian is more corrupted by the influence of Lord Henry in his fall from grace... Just some thoughts anyway :)

 

Sorry for the long post, DFTBA!

Comment by Alison Franklin on June 18, 2011 at 1:12pm

I just joined, yaaay!

 

Also, I see you are discussing Dorian Gray.  I should probably give the guy a second chance, but the first time I read it I was a sophomore in high school and I was on this feminist kick.  Which means I seriously DID NOT LIKE IT.  The only thing I can remember completely is how women were basically hated, and the only good woman was the one who died.  I much, much preferred Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.  Favorite play EVER.  (was this a too-long wall post?)

Comment by Trick on June 18, 2011 at 11:50am

Kira, I absolutely loved Dorian Gray - I found it pretty creepy and incredibly well-written, though many of the characters are rather unpleasant. I'd definitely recommend it!

Comment by Kobble on June 18, 2011 at 11:32am

More than good, I should think O_O

Comment by Josh Braun on June 18, 2011 at 11:30am

Just bought 10 books for 9 dollars. I thin that's a pretty good deal :)

Comment by Kira on June 18, 2011 at 6:55am

I think A Picture of Dorian Grey is something I need to read.

Comment by Brianna V on June 18, 2011 at 6:42am

Just got a download of The Great Gatsby (Yay for books in the public domain!) and I'm looking forward to reading it. I'm sure however I find it that John will manage to make it seem fascinating :D

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