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Publication 780 By Armchairhero on Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 18:28   
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this may not have to do exactly with David Copperfield, but i think that the golden age of writing was 1600-1900, because of the books that were made in that era, for two reasons.

After rome was crushed, there was a era, called the dark age where people had many wars, rebellions, and diseases, people were too busy surviving rather then writing. Soon in the 1600s, that age stopped and the printing press was invented, books, art, and music were at its highest.

Now that is gone, there is certanly a varity, but not quality in book, ( I mwna comeon, harry pottter)?

but going back, we notice that people made books like; sherlock holmes, david copperfield, the three musketers and clacisal music was at its highest, baytoven and stuff.

therefore i'm going to be a writer when i gro up, to hopefully set the world right, or screw it up, but i will try.



-armchairhero

Publication 781 By absent-minded on Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 19:54   
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You need to do 2 things first:
1) Learn how to write (spelling, etc), and write carefully
2) Study (at least) history

The Medieval times are not a dark age; this is a myth long ago rejected. Besides this, there is important literature even in modern times: Rilke alone would be enough for a century (and more). Since you are in the USA, you have one more reason to know also (and at least) Salinger.

Publication 783 By Armchairhero on Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 22:42   
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You can tell if u knew history that is, that the year 1000-1500 AD was not as prosperous as the year 1500-1900 AD because of the evidence of music (classical), art (which nobody can paint nowadays as well), and literature. Yes, I may be wrong is some aspects, but there are some decent and even outstanding writers nowadays, but that is rare, so don't be absent-minded absent-minded.




-armchairhero

Publication 786 By justme711 on Monday, July 25, 2005 at 13:59   
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This subject matter reminds me of something I read just last week.

"The fierce poet of the Middle Ages wrote, "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here," over the gates of the lower world. The emancipated poets of to-day have written it over the gates of this world. But if we are to understand the story which follows, we must erase that apocalyptic writing, if only for an hour. We must recreate the faith of our fathers, if only as an artistic atmosphere If, then, you are a pessimist, in reading this story, forego for a little the pleasures of pessimism. Dream for one mad moment that the grass is green. Unlearn that sinister learning that you think so clear; deny that deadly knowledge that you think you know. Surrender the very flower of your culture; give up the very jewel of your pride; abandon hopelessness, all ye who enter here." - Charles Dickens (1906) - by Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Publication 799 By DarkDude on Sunday, August 14, 2005 at 05:19   
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I'll agree that many excellent books were written in the time you mentioned but just as excellent books are being written nowadays (and by the way I happen to LIKE Harry Potter). Still even if you hate that I reccommend The Curious Incident Of The Dog At Nighttime by Mark Haddon and Goodnight Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian (even though it's not contemporary, it's still out of your so-called GOlden Age) for starters. And take a stroll through your nearest Barnes & Noble or Borders if you're in the area or any other good bookstore.

Publication 805 By justme711 on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 11:24   
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bump~

Publication 822 By decadentaya on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 22:48   
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First off, I agree with absent-minded. When writing about literature and its qualities (or lack there of) you should at least use a semblance of good writing yourself, which includes proper grammar and spelling. Secondly, the "dark-ages" occured aprox. between 500 and 1500 c.e. You left out a century there. Also you have completely ignored the highly sophisticated and entertaining writing of the Greeks and Romans ( Homer, Plato, Vergil, Sophocles, Euripides, Ovid, etc.) The 20th century also has it's fair share of gifted writers. ( Hemingway, Fitzy, London, Faulkner, Joyce, Woolf, Eliot, and Plath to name a few) As far as late 20th to early 21st century authors, I just finished A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, which was superb. These are just American and British authors. I haven't even touched on those from other places of the world.

There is quality work out there in abundance. You just cannot be lazy and sit on your butt waiting for someone else to tell you what is good and what isn't. You need to go and find it for yourself.

Publication 869 By allegrabarnes on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 18:28   
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Quote: Originally posted by Armchairhero on Sunday, July 24, 2005
this may not have to do exactly with David Copperfield, but i think that the golden age of writing was 1600-1900, because of the books that were made in that era, for two reasons.

After rome was crushed, there was a era, called the dark age where people had many wars, rebellions, and diseases, people were too busy surviving rather then writing. Soon in the 1600s, that age stopped and the printing press was invented, books, art, and music were at its highest.

Now that is gone, there is certanly a varity, but not quality in book, ( I mwna comeon, harry pottter)?

but going back, we notice that people made books like; sherlock holmes, david copperfield, the three musketers and clacisal music was at its highest, baytoven and stuff.

therefore i'm going to be a writer when i gro up, to hopefully set the world right, or screw it up, but i will try.



-armchairhero




I like your thinking!!!! I think you are totally right. Also the invention of tv brought books and music downhill as well. With the competition and distraction. Tv is fake, writers try to make characters like them. They have lost the way to make true dynamic characters. Because all they see on tv are fake people. And the music well it was better because of the struggles of the times and the masters started music. Today everyone copies no one is really original!

Publication 872 By lapin_rossignol on Monday, May 29, 2006 at 03:35   
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In general, I agree with armchairhero's opinion.

I understand that there are modern literary works of value, but they're so very abstract and confusing as to be far above the average reader. There are also modern works that are great entertainment, but these are simply fluff.

Now, the "classic masters" of 1600-1900 truly succeeded in combining entertainment and human emotions with literary value. The reader can associate with their characters, feel their emotions, and haha, simply understand what the heck is going on (quite a stretch when it comes to contemporary literature). These long-lasting classics are the novels that we will remain in our memory until our deathday.

On the other hand, I sincerely hope that armchairhero would let someone else take up the burden of "setting the world right".

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