2009 - The Year of Enchantment and Adventure!
Tuesday January 6, 2009
Most of us want more excitement in our lives... What with work, family, extracurricular activities, and all the other responsibilities in our lives, it's not surprising that the magic seems to have slipped away. Where is that child-like wonder, the thrill of getting up every day, the ecstasy of venturing into territory you never imagined you'd explore.
I guess that's part of why I'm so passionate about literature! It's the spice of life. It colors my days, and takes me on adventures when I sleep. I could never be bored as long as I have a stack of books nearby (and the requisite few minutes here and there, so I can bury myself in the many pages). Perhaps, it's time to look at literature again (or discover book adventures for the first time). Let yourself go; discover kings, queens, ladies, and knights. Here's just one work to explore..
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is the famous Arthurian tale about Sir Gawain and his encounter with the Green Knight. The work was written around the 14th century by an anonymous writer. J.R.R. Tolkien (famous for The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings is one of the most renowned translators of the work, and "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is one of the most widely recognized example of Arthurian romance. It's a tale of enchantment and adventure--not to be missed! Discover the basics of the story, with this study guide. Also, take a look at what Thomas Bulfinch had to say about this famous knight of the Round Table.
I guess that's part of why I'm so passionate about literature! It's the spice of life. It colors my days, and takes me on adventures when I sleep. I could never be bored as long as I have a stack of books nearby (and the requisite few minutes here and there, so I can bury myself in the many pages). Perhaps, it's time to look at literature again (or discover book adventures for the first time). Let yourself go; discover kings, queens, ladies, and knights. Here's just one work to explore..
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is the famous Arthurian tale about Sir Gawain and his encounter with the Green Knight. The work was written around the 14th century by an anonymous writer. J.R.R. Tolkien (famous for The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings is one of the most renowned translators of the work, and "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is one of the most widely recognized example of Arthurian romance. It's a tale of enchantment and adventure--not to be missed! Discover the basics of the story, with this study guide. Also, take a look at what Thomas Bulfinch had to say about this famous knight of the Round Table.
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As we enter adulthood, our lives change. How many people can still afford that child like wonder outlook to each morning anymore? Not many I think. As for me, I wish I could stay in bed for as long as possible and not face the rush of every new day. Literature has become more of a willful distraction nowadays than an activity of pleasure.