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I know it does not have some of the characteristics that were first mentioned at the beginning of this thread, but what I find interesing in "The Lottery" is the symbolism. I would also like to hear people's opinion about what it was about, and what the true meaning of it is.
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Well, when they first say "the lottery", I imagined the present day lottery where you win money. That's why I was pretty confused when people seemed apprehensive. Also, my suspicion that it wasn't like our present lottery was when the wife was saying that it wasn't fair. After that, I was just curious as to what would happen, and was simultaneously shocked and horrified at what "winning" the lottery meant.
Obviously, they do this custom because it's an ancient tradition. Why their ancestors started something like that is beyond me.
Obviously, they do this custom because it's an ancient tradition. Why their ancestors started something like that is beyond me.
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Hello Rav:
Here is a link for "Carmilla".
http://www.sff.net/people/Doylemacdonald/l_carmil.htm
I don't recommend printing it out however, it's 83 pages.
This looks interesting, I think I've read another one by this author, "Uncle Silias". My library does not have this, I'll check it out at a book store, I'll let you know if I get it.
Here is a link for "Carmilla".
http://www.sff.net/people/Doylemacdonald/l_carmil.htm
I don't recommend printing it out however, it's 83 pages.
This looks interesting, I think I've read another one by this author, "Uncle Silias". My library does not have this, I'll check it out at a book store, I'll let you know if I get it.
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Rav:
I cannot get a copy of "Carmilla".
Do you have another suggestion?
Below, find the link to, Edith Wharton's, "Afterward".
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/cgi-bin/ver ... Afte.shtml
Tell me what you think of this one.
I cannot get a copy of "Carmilla".
Do you have another suggestion?
Below, find the link to, Edith Wharton's, "Afterward".
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/cgi-bin/ver ... Afte.shtml
Tell me what you think of this one.
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Re: Dark side
I would read this again. It would be a good followup to The Yellow Wallpaper.Suzanne wrote:
Below, find the link to, Edith Wharton's, "Afterward".
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/cgi-bin/ver ... Afte.shtml
Tell me what you think of this one.
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Geo, or should I call you Eagle eye?
I believe that is was you who recommended Edith Wharton and her creepy tales to me, I thank you for this.
BTW, I got this story from, "American Gothic Tales", edited by Joyce Carol Oates. It's a great book!
I believe that is was you who recommended Edith Wharton and her creepy tales to me, I thank you for this.
BTW, I got this story from, "American Gothic Tales", edited by Joyce Carol Oates. It's a great book!
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Edith Wharton was a great writer of ghost tales. You can get all of them in one volume, The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton. I have always thought Ethan Frome would be good book to discuss here. American Gothic Tales looks like a good bet too.Suzanne wrote:Geo, or should I call you Eagle eye?
I believe that is was you who recommended Edith Wharton and her creepy tales to me, I thank you for this.
BTW, I got this story from, "American Gothic Tales", edited by Joyce Carol Oates. It's a great book!
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