When at the first I took my Pen in hand
Thus for to write; I did not understand
That I at all should make a little Book
In such a mode; Nay, I had undertook
To make another, which almost done,
Before I was aware I this begun.
This is most definitely Old English, which I love reading. "The Author's Apology" is only a couple of pages long and is pretty funny in places and profound in others. It's a great intro to Christian's journey.
Another of the books on my long TBR list that I just haven't gotten to yet.. good beginning.
ReplyDeleteHere's my Friday: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2012/03/friday-memes.html
I'm going to be starting this one next week with my small group at church. I read it 3 years ago and loved it. Unfortunately, I don't think the rest of the group is going to read it in the original old English. Most of them are going to buy the updated version (which completely ruins the experience if you ask me).
ReplyDelete*gasp* Why would you want to read it in anything but Old English? It's beautiful!
DeleteI have never read The Pilgrim's Progress. Quite horrible of me. But... since you've never read an Alcott book, then we're almost even, eh? I do hope you'll join the challenge this summer and read one of her books!
ReplyDeleteNow then.... ah, the Titanic. A lovely subject. Actually, I've heard of 2 brand new miniseries that will be airing in April. One is coming on ABC and the other is made in Britain and will be airing on their channels, but I'm hoping it may air in the US too. You can look at these:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1869152/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1695366/
I'm so excited! And I'm glad to know people like you who are also excited! :D
Yes, I think that makes us even! :)
DeleteThat first link is the series I was thinking of.