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Post by Heer E. Tik on Dec 16, 2010 6:43:49 GMT 2
The third book: Saxo Grammaticus: The History of the Danes, Edited by Hilda Ellis Davidson and translated by Peter Fisher. This, my friend, is a real treasure to keep and a great investment. The title itself as well as the edition. You will get the Danish mythical perspective on the familiar Old Norse legendary material, and still to this day it has not been plowed and mined as much as the sagas have been, at least outside Denmark. Saxo's style may be drier than Snorri's and his clerical verbosity more elaborate, but you will be guaranteed many a spine-chilling legend and sword-raising thrills and epic heroism in these pages. It is as much a part of the Old Norse cultural memories as the other material is, and most of Saxo's sources have been actually Icelandic. Denmark is often neglected for its peripheral position in relation to Scandinavia proper, but people forget what a major power it had been in the Viking Age - indeed, the archaeological material from its Bronze age and early Iron Age is absolutely jaw-dropping in terms of shedding light to the early stages of cultic, cultural, and ritual developments of the early Scandinavian peoples.
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Post by Bartbär on Dec 16, 2010 7:03:18 GMT 2
I don't know why I haven't gotten into Kierkegaard sooner. I always loved coming across his quotes here and there in various general Philosophy books but only recently have taken an interest. Sadly I never got his works read sooner because of the immense intensity of this semesters reading (I'll have to post a list of all the books I had to read all of or at least passages from, it's quite extensive how much research I was doing, haha) that Philosophy has had to take a back seat as well as general literature... that's being revived right now though. Exactly. I've never seemed to be bothered by such "dry" books, probably because I'm capable of molding my own perception as a means of gaining new insight into a subject that the author clearly knows much more about than I do. I'll keep you posted on the Ermengard book, it's a lovely book and although I may not get to delve into it for a couple weeks what I have read of it in store was quite intriguing. I've staid away from this topic and many others for the same reason. But my ADD forces me to continue to take interest in new areas. It's a damn harsh thing to deal with, but I'll have to embrace it for the time being. It is not that edition sadly, however it is the Thomas Carlyle translation, and Carlyle seems to me to be a worthy translator of Goethe. It's quite clear that he admired Goethe and the German language both immensely, although that doesn't guarantee him to be a good translator I'm sure it will be the case. I have however continued on with Werther today and am completely obsessed with it. It should be an easy book to finish considering it's length, but I know as time goes on I'll read it again and again. So few books can ever possibly contain such moving passages as Goethe's.... Seeing as I'm trying to focus on "light" reading this winter after the ass-kicking of this past semesters reading list I think I may indeed continue on with Wilhelm Meisters Apprenticeship. How does it compare to Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre? I don't think one can compare, but I'm sure they both compliment each other greatly. I'm very pleased that I got Saxo's History of the Danes. I had heard his name come up more and more as time went on, and only in the last year or so found out that he was a Danish historian (not that big of a surprise considering the clear Latin influence of his name). I figured if I didn't get this book now than who knows what would happen in the future: most likely it will become more obscure and thus more expensive, and considering the academic price it was already at (even on amazon) I think it was a worthy purchase. I was only able to read book III and the detailing on the rivalry of Baldr and Hothr, however I'll be reading it much more thoroughly in the future. So many good books, and so little time. Sometimes I wonder why I buy so many books, but when I think that they will be gotten to in the future it makes me content. Besides they are works of art, and I'd much rather have my room decorated with books than ANY poster.
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Post by Heer E. Tik on Dec 16, 2010 7:21:34 GMT 2
Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship vs. Travels: Paralleling the school of life, he is learning his ropes in the first book, and takes it on the road as a journeyman in the second. I haven't read Wanderjahre yet, but it has a completely different personality, given a different focus. There is also Goethe's "Wilhelm Meisters Theatralische Sendung", which only exists in unfinished form and was not published in his lifetime, but I have a copy of it It's more or less elaborations and drafts, but makes for a work that can stand on its own. "Werther" is immortal and perennial, no matter how many times one returns to it. And, contrary to what others say, very multi-dimensional. I have re-read it for the second time since 9 years ago a year ago, and was possibly even more affected and shellshocked by it than the first time around... The searing depth of it was a blow to the heart. The first time around I saw only the lyricism and the breathtaking beauty, but had forgotten how black and bottomless is the abyss that it lets its reader glimpse at the end. I remembered the ending, thought it was so familiar by now, but I was wrong. I never thought it would come to that, and I am not ashamed to say it, but yes indeed, it made me cry. I was glad to discover that my feeling for that book had not diminished over these nine years. And I know I will never outgrow it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2011 16:17:48 GMT 2
Long time , no post here..and lots of things bought meantime. Food especially. (think I'm hungry, it's all I can think about ). All I can think of , being of more importance are some books, and will not bother anyone with that list (again ), but I would like to get myself a certain backpatch and that to be the subject of my next post here. Anyone bought sth lately of the kind? show your patches, klaaners! ;D
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Post by seana on Apr 17, 2011 9:16:16 GMT 2
No patches here, just one more dragon for my garden. Apart from that just some clothes, concert tickets, flowers and crops, "The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun" by J.R.R. Tolkien and the fabrics for my next costume project.
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Post by wolferin on Apr 17, 2011 9:44:39 GMT 2
Present for my mother's birthday, concert tickets - Blind Guardian, Omega, Sofia Rocks - Judas Priest, Whitesnake, etc., new bag, silver ear-rings and 2 t-shirts.
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Post by Arivse on Apr 17, 2011 23:22:55 GMT 2
Hmm my list would be kinda long one But the important ones: New Moonsorrow hoody, Moonsorrow patch, KK patch, MTR tickets! and lots of other small gig tickets
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Post by seana on Apr 18, 2011 15:36:15 GMT 2
Forgot to mention the big (4 m diameter) trampoline for my son. It's also fun for me ;D
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2011 16:22:32 GMT 2
A trampoline!!!Cool!! ;D Today: some leek. ;D Parading with it in my cool cotton bag like it was some treasure. ;D And some tasty pretzels. Also remembered I got a cheap wooden beaded bracelet only to use those beads in another folkish painted necklace I want.
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Post by maris on Sept 25, 2011 20:50:22 GMT 2
A handmade snake pendant made out of tin Specially for Tiina this photo of it hanging along with my Black Tourmaline stone
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2011 8:49:15 GMT 2
Thanks, Maris! Again, very glad to see it turned to be a very well made piece of jewellery, but I share credit for leading you to that site with a good friend. I am really pleased you went to buy it, and that craftsmen still do amazing objects. Enjoy wearing it! As for me, long time , no post here...but I ended up meantime with cool boots (similar model with the ones KK have their logo..which was a funny coincidence ; love my Docs! ) , 2 sarongs, a gothic/victorian like skirt, some patches for me old jeans jacket (which are already sewn)...errrmm, I said too much on clothes. Les pieces de resistance are though some great books, one about Dada movement, one about Shakespeare's sonnets with an introduction made by W.H. Auden <3 , and I think 2 more, but the one I really am happy to have now is called ''Aboriginal myths, legends and fables''.
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Post by Arivse on Sept 26, 2011 21:01:48 GMT 2
Nice pendant Maris! And Tiina since you opened with clothes, I think I can continue New sleeveless vest with badass skull on the back Darkside T-shirt and the best bought, Diablo T-shirt with a text on the back that says: "Not the crappiest but from the weakest point" Suits me perfectly! ;D Little slef humour ain't never bad Ouh and bought some great chocolate too!! ;D
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Post by Heer E. Tik on Oct 6, 2011 3:35:22 GMT 2
Guess who's back? (for a limited time only, 15% off, some restrictions apply.) What better way to enter the room than show off a trophy catch of the season. For all you Maidenheads out there, this backpatch is original relic from 1988, official and minty mint ;D Did I mention it's mine ;D Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2011 11:08:41 GMT 2
Guess who's back? (for a limited time only, 15% off, some restrictions apply.) What better way to enter the room than show off a trophy catch of the season. For all you Maidenheads out there, this backpatch is original relic from 1988, official and minty mint ;D Did I mention it's mine ;D The Maiden's back in toooown.. ;D And what a catch! Now I understand why you hunt longer for them. I've not seen that model till now... Awesomeness!!!!!!!!
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Post by seana on Oct 10, 2011 16:34:04 GMT 2
Caravan ticket and festival pass for Nova Rock 2012 ;D
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