Landscapes in Literature: You Can Go Home Again!

» pamela_saint - Landscapes

Hi Kathleen,

I loved your article!

This summer, I read No Great Mischief by the Canadian writer Alistair Macleod, and among the novel's many virtues was the rugged and unforgiving Cape Breton landscape, which shaped both story and characters. If I think of novels I've enjoyed, landscape tends to be a character as well, such as in Wuthering Heights. You have me thinking now of all the great novels I want to re-read in order to pay attention to how the author paints the scenery.

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» KathleenAnderson - Re: Landscapes

In response to message posted by pamela_saint:

Hi, Pam!

Thanks for your great comments on my article! Just as I have piqued your interest in looking at landscape in the novels you read, you have piqued mine---I am now dying to read Alistair Macleod! I LOVE Canadian writers and have not had the pleasure of reading No Great Mischief. Sounds great!
Have a wonderful holiday!

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» dequizq - Author Towns

Your article really inspires the investigative writer in me. On a trip to Massachusetts a few years ago, I couldn't help but travel northward to Maine. In a short visit there it was easy to see the backdrop for many talented authors from Frost to King, however, I never thought to make the trip for the sake of the author insight adventure.

Thanks!

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» BillieinSF - Re: Author Towns

In response to message posted by dequizq:
Yes, an inspiring article...I just finished listening to Huck Finn audio book and am now doing Tom Sawyer. I feel like I am there in Hannibal. I hope this is not too off topic...but what should I listen to next?...any suggestions would be appreciated. It is hard to choose something to follow Twain, whose language is so colorful. I have not read "Tom Sawyer Abroad"...anyone have an opinion...thanks for the article,
Billie in San Francisco

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» Sunbear - Famous literary homes

Hi Kathleen,

Enjoyed your article.

Am familiar with several of the authors and places, but have most personal familiarity with Thomas Wolfe as I lived in Asheville, N.C. for a couple of years.

Thanks for an interesting, original article.

Tom Martin

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