But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?clodia_metelliSeptember 29 2010, 07:29:16 UTC
//There are the shadows, locked into every corner, lurking at the end of a string of prepositions, which fool the eye into thinking that the geometry of this private world is sensible and soundly fitted together, without seams.//
Love that! This is a rather fantastic idea, too, as long as you can keep the whimsy under control. *has FAITH in you*
//“It says here that selkies are almost as dangerous as box jellyfish and much more dangerous than sharks.”//
This also looks like fun. And I like this as a way to mix in everyday...ness with the fantastical. *encourages*
//The second what, exactly?//
The second turning? That's what I'd think if it was a road direction.
Speaking of weather, Saturday and Sunday were beautiful, and so was yesterday morning; and yesterday afternoon it turned drizzly and this morning it's horrible. I blame your jazz hands. ;____;
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?gogollescentSeptember 29 2010, 22:58:55 UTC
8D Glad you liked that line, I was pleasantly surprised by it when I was rereading. I think I am fonder of this story-premise/beginning now than I was when I wrote it, so... *crosses fingers*
The mixing of everydayness and fantasy is your fault, you're the one who went and reminded me of how much I like magical realism.
The second turning, eh? But Peter Pan is supposed to be ~magical~, not mundane! >>
HAHAHAHAHAHA I'm glad my jazz hands worked for someone, tho here it is as hot as hot can be.
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?clodia_metelliSeptember 29 2010, 23:08:36 UTC
I think that's a lovely line and it's a lovely concept, as long as you can keep from straining the whimsy too far. That last paragraph is possibly looking a little strained. *encourages*
I am not completely sure I've ever read anything that would be described as 'magic realism'. I have a feeling it means 'Authors of High Lit'rature Deigning to Write Fantasy', but possibly my lack of experience is misleading me. Anyway, not sure how I managed that!
They're flying through the sky! How much more magical do you need it to be?
And finally, *SULKSSSSSSSSSS* but it did stop raining this afternoon, I guess, which was when I was wandering around town getting my hair cut and my teeth drilled.
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?gogollescentSeptember 29 2010, 23:23:03 UTC
Yeahhh it wants some paring down. Which is-- well, easier than writing more, anyway, though hopefully it will help with writing more, as well. We shall see.
Er? I was thinking of the short story you linked me to, with the witches. But perhaps I am the one confused about the definition, here.
But there must be ~childish charm~ in the things they say!
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?clodia_metelliSeptember 29 2010, 23:26:36 UTC
A little. I managed to refrain from saying it, though, because you already know me and the word 'simplicity'. *looks forward to seeing*
Ahhh. Well, as above, I tend to lump all of that into 'fantastical' and read it happily as delicious genre-fare. Which I might not do under the lofty title 'magic realism'. My loss, maybe. :'D
That's probably the 'straight on till morning' bit.
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?gogollescentSeptember 29 2010, 23:32:42 UTC
I do, as it happens. *pats*
I-- I suppose I always considered it to be a subgenre of fantasy. Like high fantasy or whatnot. Uhhhh. SORRY NOBLE LIT'RARY AUTHORS WHO ARE USING THE FANTASTIC TO EXPLORE THE NATURE OF REALITY, I JUST READ IT FOR THE PARTS WHERE PEOPLE SPONTANEOUSLY SPROUT WINGS
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?clodia_metelliSeptember 29 2010, 23:37:36 UTC
It's so satisfying, not having to say things because they are generally understood.
Hey, don't take my word for it, you know I am utterly ignorant about all that stuff and a complete philistine at heart. I just read anything with a sufficiently colourful cover and vaguely interesting blurb. Especially if I find it in the library or a secondhand bookshop. I am quite possibly very, very wrong! It's just I've only heard 'magic realism' applied to stuff written by Serious Authors and being Seriously Critiqued by Serious Book Critics. But the chances that I haven't been paying attention are very high.
Yes, well, let that be a lesson to you, Ms. JAZZ HANDS.
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?clodia_metelliSeptember 29 2010, 23:44:01 UTC
And eventually the whole conversation can be carried on wholly between lines! Maybe.
Nonsense! I have great faith in your cult'ral knowledge and the likelihood of your having read much magic realism written by Serious Authors of Serious Lit'rature.
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?gogollescentSeptember 29 2010, 23:54:42 UTC
Between different capitalizations of Platypus, y'mean?
I-- I'm pretty sure the last time I read Serious Lit'rature was freshman year, unless you count Shakespeare, and I don't; if there's not a limit to the number of penis jokes per word in Srs Literature, there should be, is what I say.
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?clodia_metelliSeptember 30 2010, 00:23:44 UTC
Oh yes. I might even break out the special ones, sometimes.
But... 'popular' kind of is about numbers, surely...?
Given how many times my siblings have turned to me, quite unprovoked, and said "You're old" (or sometimes "You're ancient"), that comment would normally prompt me to a whole lot more violence.
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?gogollescentSeptember 30 2010, 00:28:48 UTC
...s-special ones?
...well Shakespeare is quite popular. He has festivals devoted to him!
Yeah, but you're fond of 'in one so young' and my friends are always accusing me of being like eleven in a way that makes me distinctly bloodlusty SO it all balances out.
Love that! This is a rather fantastic idea, too, as long as you can keep the whimsy under control. *has FAITH in you*
//“It says here that selkies are almost as dangerous as box jellyfish and much more dangerous than sharks.”//
This also looks like fun. And I like this as a way to mix in everyday...ness with the fantastical. *encourages*
//The second what, exactly?//
The second turning? That's what I'd think if it was a road direction.
Speaking of weather, Saturday and Sunday were beautiful, and so was yesterday morning; and yesterday afternoon it turned drizzly and this morning it's horrible. I blame your jazz hands. ;____;
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The mixing of everydayness and fantasy is your fault, you're the one who went and reminded me of how much I like magical realism.
The second turning, eh? But Peter Pan is supposed to be ~magical~, not mundane! >>
HAHAHAHAHAHA I'm glad my jazz hands worked for someone, tho here it is as hot as hot can be.
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I am not completely sure I've ever read anything that would be described as 'magic realism'. I have a feeling it means 'Authors of High Lit'rature Deigning to Write Fantasy', but possibly my lack of experience is misleading me. Anyway, not sure how I managed that!
They're flying through the sky! How much more magical do you need it to be?
And finally, *SULKSSSSSSSSSS* but it did stop raining this afternoon, I guess, which was when I was wandering around town getting my hair cut and my teeth drilled.
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Er? I was thinking of the short story you linked me to, with the witches. But perhaps I am the one confused about the definition, here.
But there must be ~childish charm~ in the things they say!
*JAZZ HANDS*
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Ahhh. Well, as above, I tend to lump all of that into 'fantastical' and read it happily as delicious genre-fare. Which I might not do under the lofty title 'magic realism'. My loss, maybe. :'D
That's probably the 'straight on till morning' bit.
*SULKSSSSSSSSSS*
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I-- I suppose I always considered it to be a subgenre of fantasy. Like high fantasy or whatnot. Uhhhh. SORRY NOBLE LIT'RARY AUTHORS WHO ARE USING THE FANTASTIC TO EXPLORE THE NATURE OF REALITY, I JUST READ IT FOR THE PARTS WHERE PEOPLE SPONTANEOUSLY SPROUT WINGS
...oh. That's so unsatisfying.
:)
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Hey, don't take my word for it, you know I am utterly ignorant about all that stuff and a complete philistine at heart. I just read anything with a sufficiently colourful cover and vaguely interesting blurb. Especially if I find it in the library or a secondhand bookshop. I am quite possibly very, very wrong! It's just I've only heard 'magic realism' applied to stuff written by Serious Authors and being Seriously Critiqued by Serious Book Critics. But the chances that I haven't been paying attention are very high.
Yes, well, let that be a lesson to you, Ms. JAZZ HANDS.
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The chances that I haven't been paying attention are probably somewhat higher, though.
*jazz hands*
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Nonsense! I have great faith in your cult'ral knowledge and the likelihood of your having read much magic realism written by Serious Authors of Serious Lit'rature.
;_________;
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I-- I'm pretty sure the last time I read Serious Lit'rature was freshman year, unless you count Shakespeare, and I don't; if there's not a limit to the number of penis jokes per word in Srs Literature, there should be, is what I say.
:) :) :) Neverland could do with some rain/
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*DISBELIEVES* and also what would that do to Shakespeare and his kind? that's all I'm saying
Fine, send it to Neverland!
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Put them properly back into the category of fanfic writers popular literature, I hope!
*jazz handses harder*
Some might hit you on the way, though. For which I apologize exceedingly sincerely.
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Don't you have to have a certain amount of, well, popular readership to count as popular literature, though?
*stabbity*
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It's not a question of numbers, it's a question of calling things for what they are.
Dear me. Such violence, in one so old, is saddening.
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But... 'popular' kind of is about numbers, surely...?
Given how many times my siblings have turned to me, quite unprovoked, and said "You're old" (or sometimes "You're ancient"), that comment would normally prompt me to a whole lot more violence.
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...well Shakespeare is quite popular. He has festivals devoted to him!
Yeah, but you're fond of 'in one so young' and my friends are always accusing me of being like eleven in a way that makes me distinctly bloodlusty SO it all balances out.
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