Glad to see that some American academics are actually interested in Scottish literature!

posted by serizy at 2:45 pm (EST) on Jan 5, 2008

Perhaps you could help me make a decision....I am thinking of purchasing "The Red and the Black" and have been reading reviews and comments about the book. Several people were not happy with the translation. One comment was that the newest hardcover edition translated by Burton Raffel was so far off from the true meaning that it was just awful. I have found a hardcover edition translated by Roger Gard, and a soft cover older edition translated by Moncrieff. I have the Proust collection translated by Moncreiff so I am somewhat familiar with his capabilities.
I know there are various other translators as well. Do you have any advice for me? I usually try to buy the classics in hardcover, but in this case should I sacrifice the hardcover for the Moncrieff translation? Or do you have an even better suggestion?
I would greatly appreciate your expert advice.
LadyLo

posted by LadyLo at 7:16 pm (EST) on Jan 4, 2008

I have been trying to find someone who has read quite a few Marie Corelli books for years now. I am steadily working my way through her novels and see the end fast approaching and am becoming more worried with each book that I will never find another author I love as much as her.

Do you have any suggestions for works that are similar to her writing style?

I am currently reading Edith Wharton's "The Age of Innocence" and love its style as well. I just had to take a break from the Corelli novels as they were blending together in my mind.

Thanks in advance,
Jess

posted by chevydevil at 1:11 pm (EST) on Oct 9, 2007

Amongst 80 odd classics Priscilla Metcalf's biography of James Knowles is a pretty obscure shared book. Coming from a literary end your interest is probably in J.K. jr. but I thought you might be interested to know about Monserrate - a folly built by Beckford and rebuilt by James Knowles Sr. It is in Sintra - and the reason for my interest in the book.

I look forward to browsing your Victorians.

Gerald Luckhurst
Sintra Portugal

posted by botanica at 3:41 pm (EST) on Jul 26, 2007

Dear LP,

I'm just starting to add my catalog, but as a reader of your blog for some time now, I was vastly amused that you were at the very top of the list for people who owned the same books as me.

Now I just have to resist looking at your Victorian tag and trying to buy everything listed. As a PhD student, it could be hazardous to my credit rating.

Regards,
Sophie

posted by jemsw at 12:25 pm (EST) on Feb 1, 2007

Hi Miriam, It seems when I enter an book that only one other person owns, there you are. Also, really like you 'things victorian and academic site.
Great library!

posted by bjbookman at 6:43 pm (EST) on Nov 7, 2006

Wow! Way to go, LP! (I'll cross the 1,000 mark just as soon as I finish inputting all the books I've brought from home.)

posted by WilliamDorr at 10:54 am (EST) on Oct 4, 2006

What an unbelievable collection!!! I glow green!

-Rus

posted by rdixon98 at 1:58 pm (EST) on Sep 19, 2006

Yikes, LP, you're coming up on the 6000 mark!

posted by WilliamDorr at 2:15 pm (EST) on Jul 25, 2006

Thanks. I actually found one of each volume on Alibris.com. I was checking that and Amazon, but I sort of lost touch with the end of the semester and all. Someone suggested Alibris, so I tried it and found them. I am anxiously awaiting their arrival!
-Jim

posted by rmckeown at 5:59 pm (EST) on May 16, 2006

Wow, out of the 207 books I've catalogued so far, I see we share 53, including such disparate titles as Le Fanu's Checkmate, Michel de Certeau's Writing of History, and De Quincey's Klosterheim.

Incidentally, if you'd ever be interested in editing a book for our press (Valancourt Books), let me know :)

posted by valancourtbooks at 10:41 pm (EST) on May 13, 2006

We are the only users with Thackeray's letters. Unfortunately, I only have Vols. 1 & 2. Do you have
any idea where I might find 3 & 4?

posted by rmckeown at 10:49 am (EST) on May 13, 2006

Ma'am you have an amazing blog and library. I am overwhelmed at the moment. Impressive is an understatement.

posted by MatthewG at 11:09 pm (EST) on Feb 21, 2006

As a writer and lecturer I found your Blog to be one of the best reference sources I have found on the internet. Likewise your Blog, its self a mine of information. I have been there for about two hours and really enjoyed myself. I shall be back soon ,that is as soon as I have catalogued the information from your pages. Many,many thanks for your wonderful work.
Cheniston K Roland.
Musicologist and Violin Historian.

posted by violinland at 12:26 am (EST) on Feb 21, 2006

Hi, I enjoyed reading your blog, very funny and interesting!

posted by turmberg at 6:11 pm (EST) on Jan 3, 2006

Hi Miriam - Love the collection. I admire the diversity as well as the sheer size! Where is your SUNY school? I'm finishing up the M.A. at Fordham as we speak...or as I type I suppose.

posted by mikeshaw890 at 10:22 pm (EST) on Nov 23, 2005

What do you think of Martin's biography of Hopkins? Although I enjoyed it, I felt he focused too much on Hopkins' sexual orientation, to the exclusion of other important factors in his life and work.

I've got a book called 'Hopkins Re-Constructed' (still on my 'to be read' shelf) that apparently challenges many of Martin's claims.

posted by perodicticus at 5:39 am (EST) on Oct 19, 2005

Hello Miriam. What an amazing collection - I hope you've got it fully insured. This thing says we share 170-odd books. Susan Stewart's stood out - she's a terrific critic and a great writer.

posted by lucytartan at 2:17 am (EST) on Oct 16, 2005