Snowed in....with Middlemarch

~Kim Thu, Jan 16, 1997 (08:08) seed

Moved from the Austen conference Please excuse me for bringing up a topic that has possibly been discussed before. I remember seeing several postings about Middlemarch in the past, buy i did not pay much attention to them because I had not seen it. During the days in which I was snowed i n, I watched it and fell in love with it. is there anyone else out there who loves it, too?

~amy Thu, Jan 16, 1997 (08:22) #1

Kim, I had wondered where you were, doll. Are you okay? Back at work? Middlemarch is a passion of mine. It could be its own conference. Now where is that pesky Raphael? Arnessa, was he on your list to contact?

~Elaine Thu, Jan 16, 1997 (10:10) #2

I loved the book Middlemarch but have not been able to rent the video. Is it worthwhile to purchase?

~Mari Thu, Jan 16, 1997 (12:34) #3

Kim, Amy, Elaine, I am with you on this one. Rufus Sewell and the actor who played the doctor (pray excuse me, but it has been many months since I have seen the production), are very fine indeed. The production and adaptation were also very well done, I MHO.

~jane Thu, Jan 16, 1997 (12:40) #4

I listened to Middlemarch as a book on tape a few weeks ago (I had read it before and also seen the series) and there was something in the end about Dorothea that made me think immediately of Amy. I won't say what, to avoid embarrassing her (you). Jane

~LauraM Thu, Jan 16, 1997 (12:57) #5

Mari, the guy who played the doctor was Douglas Hodge, very handsome in a CF sort of way. I liked it but, I found it a little depressing for me. The only bright spark was Rosamunde and the blonde hair is what made me think of bright. I found it to be a very dark and brooding adaptation.

~Amy Thu, Jan 16, 1997 (14:33) #6

] made me think immediately of Amy. ___ She dashed to the bookshelf.

~geekman Fri, Jan 17, 1997 (02:58) #7

Middlemarch is currently being rescreened by our National Broadcaster, ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) on Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm. No amount of sunshine or fine evenings are going to keep me from seeing this superb series again. :-)

~Anna Fri, Jan 17, 1997 (04:11) #8

is available on tape in Oz? I was unaware of it, but will purchase an aerial connector for my box and attempt my first trip on the tv waves for 10 years on Sunday. The problem will be; what happened so far?

~Kim Fri, Jan 17, 1997 (08:49) #9

Elaine, in my humble opinion, Middlemarch is definitely worth purchasing.

~amy Fri, Jan 17, 1997 (12:58) #10

Jane, you know what's funny? I had forgetten you said that the thing that reminded you about me was about Dorothea? I started to read the Finale and so far have identified with Fred, Mary and Lydgate. Not Rosamond one whit, though. Don't tell yet. Let me guess. Such rich real characters.

~Mari Fri, Jan 17, 1997 (15:17) #11

BTW, what kind of a first name is Tertius? Greek, Roman, etc.?

~geekman Fri, Jan 17, 1997 (17:20) #12

Anna, I think we are up to the third of six episodes. Dorothea is married to a sickly Casaubon, and Rosamond has captured Lydgate's heart with her sweet singing and beautiful piano playing. The Garth and Vincy families fight on. I've the novel Anna, if ever you want to read it.

~Anna Fri, Jan 17, 1997 (20:45) #13

I'll see, thanks Ian.

~churchh Sun, Jan 19, 1997 (14:30) #14

"Tertius" means "third" in Latin (as a name, "third-born son").

~Carolineevans Mon, Jan 20, 1997 (12:37) #15

~Carolineevans Mon, Jan 20, 1997 (12:38) #16

Oops, sorry!Blame it on the weather.......

~geekman Thu, Jan 23, 1997 (05:55) #17

Huh! It's been hot and fine here!

~DaRcYfAn Sun, Jan 26, 1997 (17:29) #18

Kim...After our discussion in the Pemberley Drawing Room I went on a hunt for Middlemarch. I have it on order and it will be here in one week...I'm afraid I could not find it as reasonably as you did...but after all your recommendations and what I have r ead here...it sounds like it will be worth it! After I am finally able to watch it...lets discuss it! Linda in GA

~Amy Sun, Jan 26, 1997 (19:11) #19

Congratulations, Kim. A pusher first class.

~Kim Tue, Jan 28, 1997 (14:57) #20

Linda, I would love to discuss Middlemarch with you! I do so hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I am sorry that you could not find it any cheaper.

~amy Thu, Jan 30, 1997 (01:45) #21

Linda, I've put up a new Middlemarch conference. Don't wuite n wy wqu quite know how to start yet, though. Sorry. Just got a new telnet porgram and am not so sure how to do things in it.

~mrobens Thu, Jan 30, 1997 (06:55) #22

I see you downloaded. QVTNet. Let me know if I can help.

~Amy Thu, Jan 30, 1997 (07:02) #23

Okay, Myretta, I may. Backspace key is driving me a little nuts but that may be because I originated the session from access.