strudels commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
So, I was lucky enough to go and see Cabaret in London this weekend (if you have the will and the means, I cannot recommend enough!), and obviously Cabaret is based somewhat on Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood. It would also be remiss of me to not bring up Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, also based on books.
Does anyone have any particular favourite reads that have gone on to have a stage adaptation they absolutely loved? Or perhaps hated? Are there cases where you love the source material and hate the adaptation, or vice versa? Iβm very curious. I plan on reading Goodbye to Berlin and searching around to watch the play, I Am A Camera. Iβd also love to hear peopleβs recommendations for stage performances - musical or not.
Post from the Frankenstein forum
'...despair had not yet taken possession of me; my feelings were those of rage and revenge.'
My high school English teacher would use this quote as an exam question and then just add the word 'Discuss.'
Post from the Frankenstein forum
"I can hardly describe to you the effect of these books. They produced in me an infinity of new images and feelings, that sometimes raised me to ecstasy, but more frequently sank me into the lowest dejection..." πππ Creature, you're telling me!!!
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'For a long time I could not conceive how one man could go forth to murder his fellow or even why there were laws and governments; but when I heard details of vice and bloodshed, my wonder ceased, and I turned away with disgust and loathing.'
I'm beginning to understand the horror part.
strudels commented on a post
This monster is gosh darn eloquent.
Also, can I keep calling him a monster? Demon seems harsh.
Post from the Frankenstein forum
This monster is gosh darn eloquent.
Also, can I keep calling him a monster? Demon seems harsh.
Post from the Frankenstein forum
'Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it.'
This classic quote is from this book!?! Now knowing who actually speaks this line and in what context gives it a whole new meaning :O
Post from the Frankenstein forum
'The first of those sorrows which are sent to wean us from the earth had visited her, and its dimming influence quenched her dearest smiles.'
This is what growing up feels like.
Post from the Frankenstein forum
Finished chapter 5 and I genuinely have no idea what's going to happen to Mr Monster/what level of chaos is coming/what Victor F has planned (or failed to plan?!). But I am HERE and SAT for the introvert representation: 'It was my temper to avoid a crowd, and to attach myself fervently to a few.'
Post from the Fahrenheit 451 forum
Call this book Predictions. 10/10. No notes.
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Wuthering Heights
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