Tom tagged me in this one as well, and still have to get around to it. It is a good one for sure. I think it would be difficult to answer that question of favorite translated poetry collection as well. Thanks for sharing! =)
There’s a film about the Gormenghast books? Wow... Also, there is a film that relates to the divine comedy and references it a lot, it’s called “The House that jack built”. Came out recently . Anyways great video...
This was fantastic, thanks for the kind words Steve and thanks for making me suddenly realize that I am, in fact, your doppelgänger! You never know where that mirror individual of yours might come from. “The Greek Way The Roman Way” sounds like a labor of love, so I’m going to jump on it. I’m also with you in thinking that - if by a miracle the right type of producer and the right type of director would get on such a project - the Divine Comedy would make a magnificent film. There is of course the risk that they would create something similar to the recent videogame “Dante’s Inferno”, which is all about defeating the monsters... but even a compromise between action and meaning could make it a wonderful work.
Delighted that you mentioned For the Love of Robert E. Lee! It’s one of my favourite books. I knew M. A. (Annette) Harper when I lived in New Orleans and she’s as charming and quirky as you would except from this wonderful book. It was her first novel.
I need to start The Divine Comedy before the end of year. Also I Heard they are doing a big budget Shogun tv series on FX network. Going check out The West LandUnder Heaven. Took your advice and subscribed to those young men. They have great content. Cant wait to see what they do next. Yeah I know my Eye is still on the Prize haha
That's amazing. As you read the first prompt, the first book that came to mind was _Bridge of Birds_! I never got any of the sequels, however. Do you like them?
On your point about Peter Jackson, as a New Zealander I sometimes feel like a traitor to my country for not liking his adaptions. I watched LotR and didn't mind it too much, but the Hobbit, after 15 minutes of the first movie I turned it off and have never gone back to watch them. The Hobbit is my favourite book ever written, but Jackson's adaption was a huge let down. I wish he stuck to his original comedy horror movies because those were unbelievably good.
The Lord of Rings is close to perfect a movie trilogy as there is. The Hobbit is a mess, although given how it was made it’s a minor miracle that it’s as good as it is. Jackson was pretty much writing the script and working on pre-production at the same time as filming it.
@@saintdonoghue if you’re interested, the oldest feature film, is in fact a film adaptation of Dante’s Inferno, it’s a film from 1911 and is really quite good, but not quite the grand and great work I’d love to see.
Ah thank you. I knew you would do a beautiful job on this tag, even if you don't have Tom's sexy accent. Some rather gorgeous recommendations and connections. The Edith Hamilton looks wonderful. She is available here but not an institution as she seems to be in the US. From a Low and Quiet Sea is an interesting suggestion for a film. It's one of those books that has stuck in my mind more than others I read that year.
"It's a 'no-Steves' discussion project"
"But you have that Steve in"
"I said 'no-StevES', we are allowed to have one"
David Murphy is mentioned in the Divine Comedy? Christ, I’m never going to get rid of that guy...
Dante TRIED to get rid of him! Even went so far as to create a special ring of Hell for economists ...
Tom tagged me in this one as well, and still have to get around to it. It is a good one for sure. I think it would be difficult to answer that question of favorite translated poetry collection as well. Thanks for sharing! =)
There’s a film about the Gormenghast books? Wow...
Also, there is a film that relates to the divine comedy and references it a lot, it’s called “The House that jack built”. Came out recently .
Anyways great video...
This was fantastic, thanks for the kind words Steve and thanks for making me suddenly realize that I am, in fact, your doppelgänger! You never know where that mirror individual of yours might come from. “The Greek Way The Roman Way” sounds like a labor of love, so I’m going to jump on it. I’m also with you in thinking that - if by a miracle the right type of producer and the right type of director would get on such a project - the Divine Comedy would make a magnificent film. There is of course the risk that they would create something similar to the recent videogame “Dante’s Inferno”, which is all about defeating the monsters... but even a compromise between action and meaning could make it a wonderful work.
My Eyes are deffo ( new word courtesy of my son) on the prize! Now I’ll watch the video.
Delighted that you mentioned For the Love of Robert E. Lee! It’s one of my favourite books. I knew M. A. (Annette) Harper when I lived in New Orleans and she’s as charming and quirky as you would except from this wonderful book. It was her first novel.
That was her first novel??? Good Lord!
A brand new big budget tv series of James Clavell's Shogun would be nice
The Best Land Under Heaven looks fascinating. Thanks for the recommendation.
I can also vouch for it. It was one of my top 10 favorites in 2019. Fantastic and harrowing read!
@@TheHistoryShelf Thanks, Peg!
I need to start The Divine Comedy before the end of year. Also I Heard they are doing a big budget Shogun tv series on FX network. Going check out The West LandUnder Heaven. Took your advice and subscribed to those young men. They have great content. Cant wait to see what they do next. Yeah I know my Eye is still on the Prize haha
This was great
Ridley Walker would make a fantastic movie. Good choice.
But honestly - a good HUNDRED other ideas came to mind as well! Film it all, I say!
Ummm we need to see this kitchen shelf of paperbacks stat!
Shelf? It's a whole big bookcase! Who knew I had so much science fiction?
That's amazing. As you read the first prompt, the first book that came to mind was _Bridge of Birds_! I never got any of the sequels, however. Do you like them?
I did like the sequels, yes! Although as so often happens in a case like this, nothing quite equals the charm of the original -
Awesome tag!
On your point about Peter Jackson, as a New Zealander I sometimes feel like a traitor to my country for not liking his adaptions. I watched LotR and didn't mind it too much, but the Hobbit, after 15 minutes of the first movie I turned it off and have never gone back to watch them. The Hobbit is my favourite book ever written, but Jackson's adaption was a huge let down.
I wish he stuck to his original comedy horror movies because those were unbelievably good.
His Lord of the Rings is a masterpiece. The Hobbit is steaming hot garbage.
The Lord of Rings is close to perfect a movie trilogy as there is. The Hobbit is a mess, although given how it was made it’s a minor miracle that it’s as good as it is. Jackson was pretty much writing the script and working on pre-production at the same time as filming it.
Great video Steve, your humility and sexy accent are why we all love you 😂
I see some Everyman Classics in the back, any thoughts on the publisher?
I absolutely love both Everyman's and Modern Library!
@@saintdonoghue if you’re interested, the oldest feature film, is in fact a film adaptation of Dante’s Inferno, it’s a film from 1911 and is really quite good, but not quite the grand and great work I’d love to see.
Ah thank you. I knew you would do a beautiful job on this tag, even if you don't have Tom's sexy accent. Some rather gorgeous recommendations and connections. The Edith Hamilton looks wonderful. She is available here but not an institution as she seems to be in the US. From a Low and Quiet Sea is an interesting suggestion for a film. It's one of those books that has stuck in my mind more than others I read that year.
That's the exact reason I included it on my list: it's stuck in my mind more than almost any other book I read that year!
@@saintdonoghue of course you don't read very many.
@@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711 True! It had precious little competition!