Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is a "bookish people I'd like to meet", with the instructions to pick authors, characters, bloggers, or anyone related to the bookish world.
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Characters:
- Sherlock Holmes: First and foremost would be Holmes. I would, no doubt, find him extremely irritating, but it's a risk I'm willing to take.
- Morrolan e'Drien: This is a character from Steven Brust's Dragaeran Empire novels, both the Vlad Taltos series, and others. He is a layered character, with much history and equal amounts of charisma, pride, and personality.
- Brother Cadfael: Ellis Peters created such a wonderful character with this humble, wise, worldly, and kind monk. I'd love to spend an hour chatting in his herb garden.
- Allan Quatermain: H. Rider Haggard's adventurer is a surprisingly multi-faceted character with a tragic past, a great deal of valor and a strongly likable personality.
- Henry V: I don't mean the historical King Henry, though I'm sure he was a fine fellow, but Shakespeare's creation. It's my favorite of the Bard's plays, because of Henry's charm, magnetism, valor, and open, raw emotions.
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Authors:
- John Donne: (1572-1631) His romantic poems are to die for, but his metaphysical religious sonnets are just as impressive. I fully believe that his intellect and wit would have made him a highly agreeable conversationalist.
- George MacDonald: (1824-1905) I have so many questions about his two allegories, Lilith and Phantastes!
- Angela Thirkell: (1890-1961) It would be fun to hear vignettes of her interesting life, but her snarky, sly humor would be the major draw.
- C.S. Lewis: (1898-1963) Another witty intellectual, Lewis must have been an amazing person to know. Plus, I'd like to get some answers about parts of Till We Have Faces.
- James Burke: (b.1936) This may be bending the rules a bit, as he's a published science historian, and not exactly "bookish", but I am such a fangirl that I must include him in any list of people I'd like to meet. He is witty, funny, and intelligent, and I know dinner with him would be a blast.
As I expected, none of these made my list - I think this week will be a very individual week with few overlaps. You've clearly got an interest in long-gone authors - mine are still very much alive. :)
ReplyDeleteTerrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
I'm sure you're right -- every one will have such unique lists, it will be enlightening to see! And yes, my taste in books runs back in time a bit! (Thanks for the visit!)
DeleteWow your choices show the range of the books you select. I would love to meet Shakespeare, but I wonder if we'd understand each other. My TTT list
ReplyDeleteShakespeare is such a great choice -- I would want to know about his Dark Lady -- but you are right, it would probably be a bit difficult to communicate!
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This is quite the list! I'm familiar with a few of the characters and authors, but not many.
ReplyDeletePam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/bookish-tea-party-guest-list/
Thanks for the visit! I loved your tea party idea!
DeleteI imagine all the conversations with these authors and characters would be fascinating.
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DeleteHolmes would be fascinating but I do feel like I'd be fighting the urge to punch him after about five minutes!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2023/03/07/top-ten-tuesday-410/
LOL! Totally agree!
DeleteGeorge MacDonald's children's books were some of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteI've read far less of his children's books than his other works -- only At the Back of the North Wind and various short stories. I own the Princess and Curdie books, but have never read them. I love his adult fantasy, though, and really need to visit his children's books. (Thanks for the visit!)
DeleteI love your list! I would love to meet John Donne. His poetry is some of my all-time favorite. I love teaching his works to my students!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to meet another Donne fan! (Thanks for your visit!)
DeleteYou reminded me that I've been meaning to read Shakespeare's Henry V!
ReplyDeleteAn interesting list, by the way. The only author I'd like to meet is probably Agatha Christie.
I love that play so much! As for Christie, the only reason she didn't make my list is that I read her Autobiography a few years ago, so I sort of feel like I know her now. It's so chatty and personal, witty and warm. I just loved it!
DeleteNice list! Sherlock Holmes and C.S. Lewis would both be very interesting people to meet! I haven't heard of some of the others you shared. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your bookish books list, too! Thanks for the visit!
DeleteHolmes and Quatermain would be particularly interesting to meet up with, I agree!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know someone else who's familiar with Quatermain! I love those adventures!
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