Our “guy” for this book selection is known by commoners and yet arguably remains as much a mystery man today as he was two centuries ago. He is credited with stylizing the “short story” as we know it today. His prose is gonna be challenging. People back in the good ol’ days used forgotten words and expressions that have long since been Americanized or disregarded. Although he has no literary comparison, Stephen the King may best travel along his literary footpath today. You can surmise to your own fancy.
Here’s why I chose this book of 8 short stories. They are short and should accommodate everyone’s reading time allotment. The style of prose is different from anything else we’ve read; 19th century vernacular. Our man is a classic, sorta like us. The stories are chilling, cold, intriguing, and morbid. I’ll stop there but could go on and on. I think the tales will offer us a smorgasbord of discussion material. The stories pry into the depth of a man’s soul when darkness enters, basically the 7 count’em deadly sins. Maybe the short stories and discussion will test our own values when arbitrated with mindful considerations and undisciplined truth we pursue.
As an aside, I am planning a brief visit to Danny Love’s (MOP Name) gravesite at Gates of Heaven sometime next week - either on St Patrick’s Day or Saturday the 20th. Based on the books I know Danny read I think he’d really like this one. And St Patrick’s Day was very special to him and his family. Maybe we can arrange a time to meet either there or I’ll be happy to drive anyone from our house. Since I’m on a fixed income my schedule is very flexible. Just kindly let me know.
Btw, I have a copy of the book for everyone. So you don’t have to scratch your head too hard.
I Remain,
Pompous de la Pundit
1 comment:
Lovely post and has the POE-tential for a great rendezvous. Wish I could join you all there. Happy reading.
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