I read this first as an English major undergrad, then as a 40 something, now at 65 I feel fully equipped to understanding Mrs. Ramsey. Reading Stream of Consciousness also so easy -- like breathing now- -of course this is how we live and think. Of course.
Alas, I haven’t reached the point where it’s easy. Plodding through the early portions of this novel, I’m having an experience similar to what I had when I read Mrs. Dalloway. The first time through, it was a matter of just trying to get SOME idea. I plan to read this at least twice, and hope to have an experience similar to what I had with Dalloway: the characters will become increasingly familiar, and I’ll end up liking the whole thing a lot.
And it is a challenge! Don't think for a minute it's YOU -- Woolf wants you to be puzzled;she isn't trying to trick you or leave you behind -- she wants your mind oxygenated, exercised!
Looking forward to this!
Joining from Italy!
Cape Cod, MA Lighthouses Lighthouses…..;)
I think I will take a cue from Eudora and read this ‘cold.’
Reading from Siracusa, Italy.
Joining from London
I love Mona's notes in introduction to the letter. I look forward to joining the discussion from my home in Costa Rica.
hello from new york city. perfect springtime read! one of my all-time favorites -- this will be my 5th time reading...
For Woolf, I think, the writer's task is to show the thoughts and emotions we hide, that cross or fall off of time's straight line, the story line.
I read this first as an English major undergrad, then as a 40 something, now at 65 I feel fully equipped to understanding Mrs. Ramsey. Reading Stream of Consciousness also so easy -- like breathing now- -of course this is how we live and think. Of course.
Alas, I haven’t reached the point where it’s easy. Plodding through the early portions of this novel, I’m having an experience similar to what I had when I read Mrs. Dalloway. The first time through, it was a matter of just trying to get SOME idea. I plan to read this at least twice, and hope to have an experience similar to what I had with Dalloway: the characters will become increasingly familiar, and I’ll end up liking the whole thing a lot.
And it is a challenge! Don't think for a minute it's YOU -- Woolf wants you to be puzzled;she isn't trying to trick you or leave you behind -- she wants your mind oxygenated, exercised!