Now, I’ve never been so arrogant as to consider myself as a well-read person, I know I am not. However, I do try to remedy that whenever I can, particularly when it comes to literature that is considered ‘classic’. As you may have guessed by the title of this entry, subtle as it is, I recently read ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Bronte, in scary-fast style (for me anyway). Before now I had tried to read this novel, on more than one occasion, but was never able to get more than a few pages in. I am really glad that I did not give it up though, as this time I could not put it down, I loved it.
Subsequently my Bank Holiday Monday has sounded like this –
Or if you’d prefer Noel Fielding as Kate Bush, here you go – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJqq6LbNjEw
I have even started to learn it on my 99p piano, courtesy of YouTube. I’m sure I’ll get sick of hearing it very soon, but today it’s been all I’ve wanted to listen to, soppy ol’ romantic that I am. After I’d finished the book, yesterday I had a quick skim through some of the other comments/reviews left by some other members of goodreads, which I found differed wildly to my impression, for the most part. The only one that I completely agreed with said simply “Ah Heathcliff!” – aches the heart as much as listening to the song gave me chills after I’d finished the story. I’m as surprised as you, my friends.
My current interest in ‘classic’ art forms is not limited to literature, I’ve also been dipping my toe into classical music – stop falling off your seats! It is mostly limited to pieces that are considered gothic in mood though. However, thanks to Beth’s recent interest in astronomy, I have been revisiting Gustav Holst. Beth loves Jupiter, both the planet and the piece of music, so we are both looking forward to our upcoming visit to the National Space Centre later this week (the second of the summer holidays!).
It’s been a while since we had some ‘dust’ (as hubby puts it) –
As for the gothic classical music, YouTube is also instrumental (punny – no?) in my discovering some pretty amazing stuff. Check this out, it is a bit long, but pop it on in the background whilst you do something else if you don’t have the time –
Sinister stuff, eh?