I borrowed Sophie's World from the library years ago, not long after it was published in the UK, and absolutely devoured it. I loved it so much that when I found a second hand first edition (English translation, not original Norwegian) in a charity shop I snapped it up. It was gifted, according to the inscription on the inside, to Polly from Kirstie. I can't understand why Polly parted with it but Polly's parting was my pleasure.
This was such a helpful, useful, and inspiring video!! Thank you for reminding me about some of these staples that I’m going to go back and take a look at, as well as introducing me to some new ones that I’m going to pick up! I really, really loved this!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found it so helpful! I’d love to hear if you have any other recommendations that you think should be added to the list ☺️
Thank you - I have really enjoyed all the books I have read. History is always a bit difficult to stomach because of the subject matter itself but I think it brings a huge amount of introspection which I appreciate :)
Agreed, the writing demands definitely change the way you think and read. I find that I am more critical when I read now but I’m also interested in more diverse views from authors
Interesting and good video, although I would just say that poetry in how it can affect people, I don't think is unique to poetry. So what makes poetry unique then (i.e. what separates "poetry" from other forms of writing) I think is in the distinct way poetry is written to for instance prose. Because idk how else to define poetry if there is no substantial difference between poetry and prose?
That is very true - I think as forms, poetry and prose have unique takes on evoking feelings but both can evoke similar feelings. The Vagabond Spirit of Poetry is more a treaty on how to read poetry so it does evoke that deep-connection feeling
Ways of Seeing also is a documentary series from the 70’s that’s worth checking out.
Amazing! I did not know that - thank you for sharing. Will definitely check it out
It is always so interesting to see what other people are doing in the studies, thanks for sharing :)
You are so smart, every time I hear you talk about your studies I’m just 🤩
You are so unbelievably kind to me my friend! Thank you ❤
I borrowed Sophie's World from the library years ago, not long after it was published in the UK, and absolutely devoured it. I loved it so much that when I found a second hand first edition (English translation, not original Norwegian) in a charity shop I snapped it up. It was gifted, according to the inscription on the inside, to Polly from Kirstie. I can't understand why Polly parted with it but Polly's parting was my pleasure.
Polly’s loss is certainly your gain! I can’t believe you found it second hand! What a phenomenal thing!
This was such a helpful, useful, and inspiring video!! Thank you for reminding me about some of these staples that I’m going to go back and take a look at, as well as introducing me to some new ones that I’m going to pick up! I really, really loved this!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found it so helpful! I’d love to hear if you have any other recommendations that you think should be added to the list ☺️
Wow, this is a fantastic selection of books. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you so much for your kind comment! Love your content 😀
Make more of this videos , it would be really helpful.
Some recommendations writing routine as per Oxford and also other syllabus in details
Great ideas! Thank you for sharing and so glad you enjoyed the video
Ad De Vries “Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery” is fantastic. It’s obscenely expensive, but if you find one used it’s well worth it.
Loved this! Thanks Cait.
So welcome! So glad you loved it!
I keep hearing so many references to “Orientalism” that, even as somebody outside academia , I really think I need to give it a read.
It’s fascinating and quite a foundational text for most humanities subjects but it is a difficult read mainly because it is so dense
I really enjoyed your video!
Thank you! I love talking about books - not matter whether they're academic or casual reading :)
I hope what you choose to read makes you happy.
Thank you - I have really enjoyed all the books I have read. History is always a bit difficult to stomach because of the subject matter itself but I think it brings a huge amount of introspection which I appreciate :)
Please try “the slave ship” by Markus rediker. It is an amazing book about the untold stories of slaves
How has your reading changed you as a person? I found the writing requirements at Oxford more demanding and transformative.
Agreed, the writing demands definitely change the way you think and read. I find that I am more critical when I read now but I’m also interested in more diverse views from authors
Hello, I'm interested in knowing what you think about Sophie's World. I hope you like it. Greetings from Argentina.
I'll definitely share my thoughts on here when I've read it! Thanks for tuning in from Argentina :)
"Learn as much by writing as by reading."
LORD ACTON
Brilliant!
Interesting and good video, although I would just say that poetry in how it can affect people, I don't think is unique to poetry. So what makes poetry unique then (i.e. what separates "poetry" from other forms of writing) I think is in the distinct way poetry is written to for instance prose. Because idk how else to define poetry if there is no substantial difference between poetry and prose?
That is very true - I think as forms, poetry and prose have unique takes on evoking feelings but both can evoke similar feelings. The Vagabond Spirit of Poetry is more a treaty on how to read poetry so it does evoke that deep-connection feeling
@@cait_murphyhurrell Ah ok. Maybe I misunderstood you then.
Not at all, I can always be more clear in my presentation :) thank you for bringing this to my attention
@@cait_murphyhurrell Still, great video, keep it up!