tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post2823855383410782968..comments2024-03-25T22:25:27.515+05:30Comments on Madly-in-Verse: Guess my Guest? Talk about Gothic Tales. And Tuscan Moons.Nilanjana Bosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-13384472426340086242015-12-14T11:43:36.948+05:302015-12-14T11:43:36.948+05:30A little trip to Italy is always a good idea Vagab...A little trip to Italy is always a good idea Vagabonde. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-20537332054006564022015-12-14T11:42:41.801+05:302015-12-14T11:42:41.801+05:30Robyn, thank you for that. I'm glad you got so...Robyn, thank you for that. I'm glad you got something out of it. Fascinating isn't it? Italy makes sense to me. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-58466739092577222492015-12-13T09:33:41.574+05:302015-12-13T09:33:41.574+05:30I learned a lot reading your post – and it was muc...I learned a lot reading your post – and it was much fun. I did not know anything about these types of novels – intriguing, and with a little trip to Italy, that sounds very tempting. Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-36922887854224025902015-12-11T12:19:16.415+05:302015-12-11T12:19:16.415+05:30The pleasure and privilege are entirely mine, Deni...The pleasure and privilege are entirely mine, Denise, it's been fun and uberspecial! I have learnt a lot, as I always do from all your posts. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-44155002132376323652015-12-11T12:16:39.483+05:302015-12-11T12:16:39.483+05:30Thank you, Yolanda, and wish you the same!
Denis...Thank you, Yolanda, and wish you the same! <br /><br />Denise, RFW was so fun! and so's WEP, glad I'm/was part of both. I'd drive everyone up the wall if I didn't get out once in a while! Both US and Australia on my bucket list for the longest time.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-79461267560532075992015-12-11T07:19:50.145+05:302015-12-11T07:19:50.145+05:30I never thought Gothic hailed from Italy. That rea...I never thought Gothic hailed from Italy. That really surprises me. I've always wanted to travel to Tuscany. To be there and feel those vibes. You have taught a lot this week with this fantastic post, Denise. Thank you. You've given me material for homeschool tomorrow. xoxo Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-66804682731522136682015-12-11T04:32:21.128+05:302015-12-11T04:32:21.128+05:30Nila, thanks for your generosity in hosting me. It...Nila, thanks for your generosity in hosting me. It was super fun to chat about the Gothic style. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-16147323070293942802015-12-11T04:30:57.639+05:302015-12-11T04:30:57.639+05:30Du Maurier...yeah, she's up there with the bes...Du Maurier...yeah, she's up there with the best. Love that Gothic atmosphere. She's on the list if you click my early link I think. And yes, the Italy link is front and centre in her work. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-7045869009616597942015-12-11T04:28:33.012+05:302015-12-11T04:28:33.012+05:30Yolanda I'm glad that we go back to the old RF...Yolanda I'm glad that we go back to the old RFW days, as does Nila. I'd be miserable if I couldn't travel. <br /><br />Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-39494170993988300662015-12-10T23:30:55.712+05:302015-12-10T23:30:55.712+05:30Love your posts Denise, I always learn something. ...Love your posts Denise, I always learn something. And since discovering your RFW blog I know my writing's improved. Since I know just a little about a lot of things, research is always important to me, but I'll always wish I'd made travel part of my early goals.<br /><br />Nila, just wanted to wish you and yours a very Merry Holiday and a prosperous and peace filled New Year!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-26620633303615280062015-12-07T17:40:22.256+05:302015-12-07T17:40:22.256+05:30As I read your post, the first connect that happen...As I read your post, the first connect that happened was du Maurier - so much of her work used Gothic motifs - it kind of clicked into place in my head - why My Cousin Rachel came from Italy. Birds she set in Venice, Rebecca really an early 20th century take on Jane Eyre and so on. Just fascinating really!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-86801284780046385452015-12-07T17:09:19.118+05:302015-12-07T17:09:19.118+05:30You're right Nila. I set my story in Italy wit...You're right Nila. I set my story in Italy without knowing some of the history but felt I'd hit the spot the more I learned about Gothic. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-43109791539041889622015-12-07T13:29:43.423+05:302015-12-07T13:29:43.423+05:30Hi both! You know, one might have read Gothic and ...Hi both! You know, one might have read Gothic and shades of Gothic forever, but knowing the 'backstory' takes understanding and enjoyment to a whole new plane!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-10027256646683827362015-12-07T07:35:11.040+05:302015-12-07T07:35:11.040+05:30Hi Olga! I hope you do. I love them. So interestin...Hi Olga! I hope you do. I love them. So interesting to look back to the past. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-5395190520808496312015-12-07T07:02:54.574+05:302015-12-07T07:02:54.574+05:30What a fascinating post, very educational. I don&#...What a fascinating post, very educational. I don't know anything about Gothic novels - not the genre I've read so far, but now I might reconsider. Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-23363865465551341172015-12-06T15:06:24.272+05:302015-12-06T15:06:24.272+05:30I guess in Horace's days, every educated man w...I guess in Horace's days, every educated man would have to be proficient in writing both prose and poetry, that too a politician...interesting to know about the restoration.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-66436611783212343662015-12-06T14:26:59.805+05:302015-12-06T14:26:59.805+05:30Walpole was quite the talent wasn't he Hilary?...Walpole was quite the talent wasn't he Hilary? His book is quaint but quite good. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-7009503397236322152015-12-06T14:12:36.296+05:302015-12-06T14:12:36.296+05:30Hi Nila and Denise - I didn't know about Gothi...Hi Nila and Denise - I didn't know about Gothic starting off in Italy. I also wasn't aware of Horace Walpole's talents .. as an art historian, man of letters and antiquarian (apart from being a Member of Parliament). He travelled and did the Grand Tour - I see at quite a young age (17).<br /><br />Now they've restored Strawberry Hill in Twickenham (Walpole's London home) - Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-68837060050683477082015-12-06T10:12:59.605+05:302015-12-06T10:12:59.605+05:30Yes you did. I'm glad. I thought you had alrea...Yes you did. I'm glad. I thought you had already started your trip!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-8496025058296333772015-12-06T10:11:55.122+05:302015-12-06T10:11:55.122+05:30Yes, Gothic can be one of those terms we only vagu...Yes, Gothic can be one of those terms we only vaguely understand. But so many Gothic novels are all time favourites and classics. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-63218466673260855102015-12-06T10:01:22.422+05:302015-12-06T10:01:22.422+05:30It's wonderful to see you here D.G. Hope your...It's wonderful to see you here D.G. Hope your year-end is going well.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-41216142043802552012015-12-06T09:55:46.409+05:302015-12-06T09:55:46.409+05:30I didn't know that either. Knowing the backgr...I didn't know that either. Knowing the background and history makes reading Gothic so much more enjoyable, doesn't it?Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-40574978836149420482015-12-06T09:53:35.088+05:302015-12-06T09:53:35.088+05:30My pleasure and privilege entirely, Denise. I'...My pleasure and privilege entirely, Denise. I'm here for this week. Thanks for your wishes, and thanks much for writing here. I loved the descriptions in UtTM, did I tell you already? :-)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-77588543424248117232015-12-06T08:22:26.438+05:302015-12-06T08:22:26.438+05:30Thanks D.G. I value your good wishes. Hope all is ...Thanks D.G. I value your good wishes. Hope all is well with you. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-39599143968077014252015-12-06T08:21:42.615+05:302015-12-06T08:21:42.615+05:30Well you just never know, Alex. There's always...Well you just never know, Alex. There's always something new to learn! Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com