LoT Book Club Poll - Page 8

tracilicious · 06-09-2006, 02:14 PM

No, we'll definitely have a thread. I personally enjoy conferences, so if anyone else has an interest in discussing the book that way as well as a thread, well that's great. I love the conversational style of a conference. I think things get discussed that way that probably wouldn't in a thread. It doesn't need to be either/or. It can be both. If some want to participate, great, if not, ok.

Matterhorn Fan · 06-09-2006, 02:40 PM

I didn't meant to imply that I was against an IM conference.

I do, however, think it'd be pretty darn difficult to get everyone online (and available to chat) at the same time.

tracilicious · 06-09-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

I didn't meant to imply that I was against an IM conference.

I do, however, think it'd be pretty darn difficult to get everyone online (and available to chat) at the same time.

We most likely won't be able to get everyone. But if we set a weeknight in advance, at least some might want/be able to attend. There will still be plenty of in thread discussion for those that don't make it to IM.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-09-2006, 03:41 PM

We can also archive the conference and post it on the board for viewing by those that didn't attend (and therefore pressure them into attending, regardless of time zone

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Matterhorn Fan · 06-09-2006, 03:55 PM

I'm not sure how posting the conference would pressure someone into attendng it. Mightn't that have the opposite effect?

Add to "time zone": work schedules, social obligations, things burning in the oven, pets, children, technical difficulties, weather, mood, etc.

On a more optimistic note, I finished my Murakami this afternoon and I'm ready to start reading a new book!

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-10-2006, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

I'm not sure how posting the conference would pressure someone into attendng it. Mightn't that have the opposite effect?

True, it might. I was thinking of the jealousy of not being involved in the conversation. I personally would be bummed to miss that sort of thing.

Got my paperback copy from the classics section - ready, set, oh wait I'm busy most of this weekend

cirquelover · 06-09-2006, 04:13 PM

I had to make the librarian go into the basement in the storage area to find it but I got the 1957 translation by Francis Steegmuller. I'm not sure if there is more than one translation but at least I found one.
It's kind of interesting on the jacket it says it was first published 100 years ago,from 1957, so it is fitting that the new translation should be published as part of the centenary celebration.
I'm surprised I have never read it, maybe once I start reading it will click that I have read it in the past. Well time to get reading since the husband is gone for the week!

wendybeth · 06-09-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cirquelover

I had to make the librarian go into the basement in the storage area to find it but I got the 1957 translation by Francis Steegmuller. I'm not sure if there is more than one translation but at least I found one.
It's kind of interesting on the jacket it says it was first published 100 years ago,from 1957, so it is fitting that the new translation should be published as part of the centenary celebration.
I'm surprised I have never read it, maybe once I start reading it will click that I have read it in the past. Well time to get reading since the husband is gone for the week!

That's considered to be the definitive translation, but there is also one by Paul de Man that's pretty good. I have a great book that is a compilation of correspondance between Flaubert and many of the literary and critical luminaries of his day. The ones between himself and his mistress Louise Colet are great. (This collection was compiled and edited by Steegmuller). Gustave was very......earthy. Intense, incredibly intelligent, but a bit of a nasty boy too.

Gemini Cricket · 06-09-2006, 04:14 PM

Let's conference at 8am eastern standard time!

Matterhorn Fan · 06-09-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Let's conference at 8am eastern standard time!

If that's a Saturday, I'll be there!

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06-09-2006, 02:14 PM	#1
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	No, we'll definitely have a thread. I personally enjoy conferences, so if anyone else has an interest in discussing the book that way as well as a thread, well that's great. I love the conversational style of a conference. I think things get discussed that way that probably wouldn't in a thread. It doesn't need to be either/or. It can be both. If some want to participate, great, if not, ok. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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06-09-2006, 02:40 PM	#2
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I didn't meant to imply that I was against an IM conference. I do, however, think it'd be pretty darn difficult to get everyone online (and available to chat) at the same time.
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06-09-2006, 03:41 PM	#4
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	We can also archive the conference and post it on the board for viewing by those that didn't attend (and therefore pressure them into attending, regardless of time zone ) __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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06-09-2006, 03:55 PM	#5
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I'm not sure how posting the conference would pressure someone into attendng it. Mightn't that have the opposite effect? Add to "time zone": work schedules, social obligations, things burning in the oven, pets, children, technical difficulties, weather, mood, etc. On a more optimistic note, I finished my Murakami this afternoon and I'm ready to start reading a new book!
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06-09-2006, 04:13 PM	#7
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I had to make the librarian go into the basement in the storage area to find it but I got the 1957 translation by Francis Steegmuller. I'm not sure if there is more than one translation but at least I found one. It's kind of interesting on the jacket it says it was first published 100 years ago,from 1957, so it is fitting that the new translation should be published as part of the centenary celebration. I'm surprised I have never read it, maybe once I start reading it will click that I have read it in the past. Well time to get reading since the husband is gone for the week!
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06-09-2006, 04:14 PM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Let's conference at 8am eastern standard time!
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