tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post640703212998467338..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: Lysistrata and Banned Book WeekMelissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-88279582017922175012012-10-25T09:43:31.944-04:002012-10-25T09:43:31.944-04:00Sarah - Plays are tricky! Sometimes the power of s...Sarah - Plays are tricky! Sometimes the power of seeing it performed just doesn't translate well on the page. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-36800744092341988792012-10-24T22:05:43.192-04:002012-10-24T22:05:43.192-04:00I have this downloaded, just waiting for me to rea...I have this downloaded, just waiting for me to read it! Plays are tricky, but I hope it works for me too! -SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-66693360198095737782012-10-16T09:02:46.077-04:002012-10-16T09:02:46.077-04:00Amy - That sounds fascinating! I'll have to fi...Amy - That sounds fascinating! I'll have to find a copy when it is available. I have the same problem in Indy. Most of the films I want to see either never make it to my city or they come to our local art cinema for a short time. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-22247484261262781812012-10-15T23:09:13.159-04:002012-10-15T23:09:13.159-04:00There's a movie by a Lebanese director, Nadine...There's a movie by a Lebanese director, Nadine Labaki, called Where Do We Go Now, which is also a retelling of Lysistrata. I haven't seen it (these interesting films never show where I live), but I will certainly try to after reading Lysistrata, which is on my list, too.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06784890975490896640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-65596812568738312842012-10-04T13:11:27.611-04:002012-10-04T13:11:27.611-04:00Trish - I would love to take a course on comedy pl...Trish - I would love to take a course on comedy plays. That sounds so interesting!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-63807240771115490622012-10-03T21:37:34.226-04:002012-10-03T21:37:34.226-04:00I have this one on the shelf and should really re-...I have this one on the shelf and should really re-read it. I took a Comedy course in college and we read several of them but you're right--you have to watch them!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-9706612800904512312012-10-03T15:42:50.541-04:002012-10-03T15:42:50.541-04:00Jenners - Can you imagine? That would be hilarious...Jenners - Can you imagine? That would be hilarious!<br /><br />Dale - That's a great one! I'm such a fan of Vonnegut, especially since he's from my city. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-10356946105338615162012-10-02T19:27:23.538-04:002012-10-02T19:27:23.538-04:00I re-read Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five for B...I re-read Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five for Banned Book Week. I've gotten to where I really look forward to this week, also.Dalehttp://www.mirrorwithclouds.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-41773894530447484462012-10-02T16:52:15.442-04:002012-10-02T16:52:15.442-04:00I think if all the women of the world adopted this...I think if all the women of the world adopted this plan, we'd have world peace! Let's Try!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-40317149674438428852012-10-02T13:36:54.473-04:002012-10-02T13:36:54.473-04:00Nikki - I had no idea Uncoupling was a retelling o...Nikki - I had no idea Uncoupling was a retelling of the play. I'm definitely going to have to check it out now. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-11943125650567541772012-10-01T15:59:39.621-04:002012-10-01T15:59:39.621-04:00How interesting that such an older text could stil...How interesting that such an older text could still be banned after it's reached "Classic" status! Have you read "The Uncoupling" by Meg Wolitzer? It's a kind of retelling of the play in modern times and it's a really swell read. Nikki Steelehttp://www.bookpairing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-23016477120064260042012-10-01T12:38:34.368-04:002012-10-01T12:38:34.368-04:00Alex - I know, I'm constantly realizing I'...Alex - I know, I'm constantly realizing I've missed the boat on another challenge I wanted to participate in. <br /><br />Jeanne - That would be fascinating. I'm sure the translator would make a huge difference in how the play comes across. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-81819015261873532802012-10-01T08:20:55.349-04:002012-10-01T08:20:55.349-04:00When I've taught this play, the most fun we...When I've taught this play, the most fun we've had is picking out all the double entendres, and comparing how each translator picks and chooses his/her favorites.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-7320153690678342612012-10-01T06:29:46.713-04:002012-10-01T06:29:46.713-04:00Arrgh, so many plans that I can't keep up with...Arrgh, so many plans that I can't keep up with! I meant to (finally!) read Huckleberry Finn this year, but it will not be. Next year, hopefully!<br />Alex (The Sleepless Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03083761152675156469noreply@blogger.com