i love you omg. i’m 14 and i have only read like 2 books if you include the harry potter series, but you have inspired me to try and read and i ordered my first ever book pride and prejudice. i have discovered a new dream to become and writer and in order for that to happen i know i have to expand my literacy and reading skills by reading a range of books such as classics, horror and teen etc. thank you so much without you i wouldn’t know where to start or what to do❤️
The cultural and historical backstory that you provide gives the book context, and for me that makes the difference between a book I would completely look past and I book I would read. Thank you, Miss Lucy.
After watching this, I am even more excited to read Shirley. I really love how the Brontës’ novels give more insight into the minds of the women. It’s quite interesting to see the complexity of the woman’s mind, including intuition, emotions, etc. Looking forward to reading Shirley! ❤️
Hi Lucy, Great to found your channel. At first, I thought Shirley was a bit dry and difficult to get into. Thankfully, with your insightful review and enthusiasm, I got into it, especially when Shirley made her appearance in the story. I really admire Shirley's character, her independence, so outspoken and fiesty. I'm with you about her not wanting Louis to give in to her all the time. It's really a worthwhile read. I also totally enjoyed The tenant of Wildfell Hall which I read a few weeks ago, such a brilliant book! Stay well x😀😘
I am just starting Shirley. I have managed to get an 1857 edition, from Haworth, published by Smith Elder and Co-author Curror Bell. This evening I am doing a talk at a local book club on the Brontes, and it is going with me :)
"I have just finished 'Shirley'; which I think better than either 'Jane Eyre' or 'Villette.' You must read it." C S Lewis, Collected Letters Vol 1...and yet, I've read the other two and haven't yet read Shirley. I'll be putting that to rights soon, as I think for Christmas I'm going to buy the everyman hardback that has Shirley and The Professor together in one volume.
Also, i think the men in Villette, especially Dr John and M. Paul, are particularly well developed. Villette also tackles mental illness in an incredibly moving and complex way. And the ending is remarkable.
I want to say a big thank you for your recommendation of Shirley. If it wasn't for you I may not of ever read Shirley. And I absolutely loved it! So beautifully written, just brilliant! I listened to it on audiable, narrated by Anna Bentinck, and Anna had the perfect voice for this Novel. It felt like Charlotte Bronte was reading the novel to me. 😊
Shirley is the most openly, sharply satirical of Charlotte's novel, and I think the picture perfect happy ending is also satirical and actually quite angry.
Hi, My name's Renato I am brazilian I am super happy for his videos. sorry for my english, I am learning. Do you to can speak me any book to read to learn english level A1, A2 thank
I just finished Shirley. What a ride. Caroline and Shirley are of course amazingly complex characters that I loved reading about. especially their conversations about feminism and society were so inspiring and out of their time. The plot around the mill and the workers was alright, even though I felt like I've seen that done better and more in detail explored in North & South. Overall, I thought the novel too long for the plot. And the ending ... I did not expect that. Both of the relationships feel weird to me and where have my female warriors gone? Replaced by tamed lionesses (or how is it called?) and loving wifes? I don't want to say that you can't be a domestic and strong woman at the same time... but I'm still disappointed. They could have lived with Mrs Pryor in their big estate and have the most wonderful time - without relationships in which they have to 'play themselves down'. Your comment on this one line (that Shirley actively gave responsibilities away to Louis) holds though, at least there's that. Maybe if we had seen more of what the actual marriages of them looked like, I might feel better, this way it is kind of only teasered and left to the open. Gotta be thinking about this for quite a while now. Great video, Lucy!
I agree, Shirley is the best English classic. Better than Pride and Prejudice, better than Middlemarch, better than Vanity Fair. Better than Bleak House. Conrad’s Heart of Darkness comes close but it’s really about the colonies and not England proper.
i love you omg. i’m 14 and i have only read like 2 books if you include the harry potter series, but you have inspired me to try and read and i ordered my first ever book pride and prejudice. i have discovered a new dream to become and writer and in order for that to happen i know i have to expand my literacy and reading skills by reading a range of books such as classics, horror and teen etc. thank you so much without you i wouldn’t know where to start or what to do❤️
Much success to you 😊😊😊😊 This comment made my heart smile 😁😁😁
Charlotte did say, I believe, that she fashioned the character of Shirley on Emily.
Hi. Just finished Shirley. Such a brilliant novel. I do recommend 👌
Your passion is infectious!
True!
The cultural and historical backstory that you provide gives the book context, and for me that makes the difference between a book I would completely look past and I book I would read. Thank you, Miss Lucy.
Thank you, I loved this video! I have taken Shirley down from my shelf and will start reading it tonight!
After watching this, I am even more excited to read Shirley. I really love how the Brontës’ novels give more insight into the minds of the women. It’s quite interesting to see the complexity of the woman’s mind, including intuition, emotions, etc. Looking forward to reading Shirley! ❤️
I’m currently reading Wuthering Heights and am finding myself more interested in reading the Brontë sisters. Great video!
What a fascinating pick! This goes to the top of my TBR. Thanks for a great video.
Hi Lucy,
Great to found your channel.
At first, I thought Shirley was a bit dry and difficult to get into. Thankfully, with your insightful review and enthusiasm, I got into it, especially when Shirley made her appearance in the story. I really admire Shirley's character, her independence, so outspoken and fiesty. I'm with you about her not wanting Louis to give in to her all the time. It's really a worthwhile read.
I also totally enjoyed The tenant of Wildfell Hall which I read a few weeks ago, such a brilliant book!
Stay well x😀😘
Another book to add to my never ending tbr list lol
Haha, I know the feeling!
You are always great and sincere!! Thanks.
I am just starting Shirley. I have managed to get an 1857 edition, from Haworth, published by Smith Elder and Co-author Curror Bell. This evening I am doing a talk at a local book club on the Brontes, and it is going with me :)
How was it, monsieur Bill?
"I have just finished 'Shirley'; which I think better than either 'Jane Eyre' or 'Villette.' You must read it." C S Lewis, Collected Letters Vol 1...and yet, I've read the other two and haven't yet read Shirley. I'll be putting that to rights soon, as I think for Christmas I'm going to buy the everyman hardback that has Shirley and The Professor together in one volume.
This makes me think of Gaskell's North and South, a book I dearly love. I need to give Shirley a try. Thanks!
ima yet to read shirley... Thnx for reminding... as usual brilliant video... poured your heart out... bronte to the brood... Lots of love... deep
Have you read Charlotte's Villette yet? Its my favorite book of all time
Also, i think the men in Villette, especially Dr John and M. Paul, are particularly well developed. Villette also tackles mental illness in an incredibly moving and complex way. And the ending is remarkable.
I just finished reading and I love it.
I want to say a big thank you for your recommendation of Shirley. If it wasn't for you I may not of ever read Shirley. And I absolutely loved it! So beautifully written, just brilliant! I listened to it on audiable, narrated by Anna Bentinck, and Anna had the perfect voice for this Novel. It felt like Charlotte Bronte was reading the novel to me. 😊
I found myself after reading shirley thinking a lot about the controversy of ideas in it ... I want to reread it soon !
..great video as always 👍
Shirley is the most openly, sharply satirical of Charlotte's novel, and I think the picture perfect happy ending is also satirical and actually quite angry.
I need to read this one
Loved this discussion ! I haven't read Shirley yet but I want to! 😀
I hope you enjoy it if you do read it! Glad you loved the discussion, Cheshta!
@@lucythereader 😇
I'm reading this currently for #Victober 2020!
Hi,
My name's Renato I am brazilian
I am super happy for his videos.
sorry for my english, I am learning. Do you to can speak me any book to read to learn english level A1, A2
thank
Congratulations. Great review.
lovely video, I want to read this book so much! ^^
I just finished Shirley. What a ride. Caroline and Shirley are of course amazingly complex characters that I loved reading about. especially their conversations about feminism and society were so inspiring and out of their time. The plot around the mill and the workers was alright, even though I felt like I've seen that done better and more in detail explored in North & South. Overall, I thought the novel too long for the plot. And the ending ... I did not expect that. Both of the relationships feel weird to me and where have my female warriors gone? Replaced by tamed lionesses (or how is it called?) and loving wifes? I don't want to say that you can't be a domestic and strong woman at the same time... but I'm still disappointed. They could have lived with Mrs Pryor in their big estate and have the most wonderful time - without relationships in which they have to 'play themselves down'. Your comment on this one line (that Shirley actively gave responsibilities away to Louis) holds though, at least there's that. Maybe if we had seen more of what the actual marriages of them looked like, I might feel better, this way it is kind of only teasered and left to the open. Gotta be thinking about this for quite a while now. Great video, Lucy!
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I agree, Shirley is the best English classic. Better than Pride and Prejudice, better than Middlemarch, better than Vanity Fair. Better than Bleak House. Conrad’s Heart of Darkness comes close but it’s really about the colonies and not England proper.
Well done on spoiling the book for those who haven’t read it yet.
Your is nice
Thanks for your comment.. But Lucy doesn't like this kind of comment accept the comments about the books..
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Sorry, I'm Brazilian and I found it easier to compliment you, because I did not understand the video very much.
Could you point me to a non-fiction book?
@@gabrielcampos850 U welcome dear..
U can do search in Google for non fiction books..thanks
Thank you for answering me very obliging.