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Q-La · 02-18-2003, 12:56 PM

Anyone read Dante?

I'm about to finish the first of the three Divine Comedy. Should I move on to the second? I was also think about reading Ian Banks' the Player of Games.

**CJHobbes** · 02-18-2003, 01:11 PM

I started on the Divine Comedy, but RL intervened and I was distracted..then began to start again..then distracted....

From what I've heard, it's worth it to read the entire series. Personally I haven't gotten that far, but I'd say go for it =).

**MortalPlague** · 02-20-2003, 05:04 AM

Always good to have some culture behind you. Myself, I haven't read it, but if I had the chance I'd go for it.

Q-La · 03-15-2003, 11:14 AM

Thanks guys. I guess I should go on, it's a very good read. Though I fall asleep everytime I read over 5pages, quite exhausting. I bought the player of games and would definitely goback to DC 2 later.

blito3 · 03-15-2003, 01:15 PM

5 pages and u fall asleep? Well a good book makes u want to read more,
not fall asleep...LOL

just about to finish the second in a three series book
by S.M. stirling...first was "Island In The Sea of Time".
second "Against The Tide of Years"
very well done....since it my second read of the series.

**HortonsWho** · 03-16-2003, 07:16 AM

Dante-- Read them all in highschool-- I'd say it relly depends on the quality of the translation... can be a very taxing read if the text is archaic. There are more modern translations that might read more easily... though the more florid, literal translations impart a flavor that simpler translations do not.

If you're into classics and haven't already read them... must reads include, The Odyssey, Iliad, etc...

Q-La · 03-22-2003, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by blito3
5 pages and u fall asleep? Well a good book makes u want to read more,
not fall asleep...LOL

just about to finish the second in a three series book
by S.M. stirling...first was "Island In The Sea of Time".
second "Against The Tide of Years"
very well done....since it my second read of the series.

Hehe, me not good at reading archaic text at all. Also, I usually read after 23:00 in subway after work, meeting friends...

.."Island In The Sea of Time".. "Against The Tide of Years"..
What are they about?

Q-La · 03-22-2003, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HortonsWho

If you're into classics and haven't already read them... must reads include, The Odyssey, Iliad, etc...

Yeah, thought about reading these too, but in a reading pattern like - S.F. > Classic > Economics > Philosophy> Art -should be able to make it later next year

Too many good books in the world

SloththeShovel · 04-11-2003, 08:48 PM

Ahh the "Inferno" I wish somebody would make a good modern film based on that book. I picture Johnny Depp as Dante for some reason. Not the guy from "Clerks".

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Q-La was here Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: needs tidying Posts: 381	Hell Anyone read Dante? I'm about to finish the first of the three Divine Comedy. Should I move on to the second? I was also think about reading Ian Banks' the Player of Games. __________________ Don't miss the starting gun Are you out of your mind? Show me how, plzzzzzz

02-18-2003, 01:11 PM	#2
CJHobbes Do you have 6 fingers? Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sin City, Baby! Posts: 1,084	I started on the Divine Comedy, but RL intervened and I was distracted..then began to start again..then distracted.... From what I've heard, it's worth it to read the entire series. Personally I haven't gotten that far, but I'd say go for it =). __________________ Prophet "Blackbeard" Six ROFLMAO Sing along with me! Hardcore Punner!

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MortalPlague Mighty Pirate! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 2,843 Downloads: 4 My Files: 37	Always good to have some culture behind you. Myself, I haven't read it, but if I had the chance I'd go for it. __________________ Monkey Island is BACK!!! MP's Photography

03-15-2003, 11:14 AM	#4
Q-La was here Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: needs tidying Posts: 381	Thanks guys. I guess I should go on, it's a very good read. Though I fall asleep everytime I read over 5pages, quite exhausting. I bought the player of games and would definitely goback to DC 2 later. __________________ Don't miss the starting gun Are you out of your mind? Show me how, plzzzzzz

03-15-2003, 01:15 PM	#5
blito3 blito3mapper Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: center of the Univers...ME!!! Posts: 3,224 Downloads: 63 My Files: 57	5 pages and u fall asleep? Well a good book makes u want to read more, not fall asleep...LOL just about to finish the second in a three series book by S.M. stirling...first was "Island In The Sea of Time". second "Against The Tide of Years" very well done....since it my second read of the series. __________________ half assed wars lead to half assed peace which lead back to half assed wars.

03-16-2003, 07:16 AM	#6
HortonsWho Aiming at Creeper Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12,321 Downloads: 26 My Files: 26	Dante-- Read them all in highschool-- I'd say it relly depends on the quality of the translation... can be a very taxing read if the text is archaic. There are more modern translations that might read more easily... though the more florid, literal translations impart a flavor that simpler translations do not. If you're into classics and haven't already read them... must reads include, The Odyssey, Iliad, etc...

04-11-2003, 08:48 PM	#9
SloththeShovel Hi Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, Fl. Posts: 909	Ahh the "Inferno" I wish somebody would make a good modern film based on that book. I picture Johnny Depp as Dante for some reason. Not the guy from "Clerks".

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