tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post9127293477064123496..comments2024-03-28T20:46:22.875+00:00Comments on Clothes In Books: Mother’s Day: The Old Wives’ Tale by Arnold BennettClothes In Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-91640276473649627762014-04-01T17:04:06.406+01:002014-04-01T17:04:06.406+01:00I'm sure I'll read it again one day - when...I'm sure I'll read it again one day - when I'm retired and have lots of time to re-read all the books I really loved...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-62087373421858477922014-04-01T15:48:03.525+01:002014-04-01T15:48:03.525+01:00It's years since I read this. Thanks for remin...It's years since I read this. Thanks for reminding me how good it is.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510409974009816550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-65083482719062304972014-03-30T20:30:39.367+01:002014-03-30T20:30:39.367+01:00Thanks Tracy. I Capture the Castle is one of my to...Thanks Tracy. I Capture the Castle is one of my top 10 ever books, so I recommend it highly.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-80191345712214078402014-03-30T19:35:33.763+01:002014-03-30T19:35:33.763+01:00Very nice mother's day post. I am glad you re...Very nice mother's day post. I am glad you reminded me of I Capture the Castle. I must read that someday.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-15552520633064184772014-03-30T18:51:43.026+01:002014-03-30T18:51:43.026+01:00Yes indeed Margot. And as I imply above, I find it...Yes indeed Margot. And as I imply above, I find it comforting that parental issues haven't changed much over the years, and that such an old-school writer could have such modern proto-feminist views.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-85924995391711796692014-03-30T18:50:23.590+01:002014-03-30T18:50:23.590+01:00Very pleased to hear that Col. I have been having ...Very pleased to hear that Col. I have been having a very relaxed day myself....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-73457038803017648292014-03-30T18:50:02.220+01:002014-03-30T18:50:02.220+01:00Thanks Prashant: I think he's a very good writ...Thanks Prashant: I think he's a very good writer, and it is easy to get hold of his books for free, as you say. I certainly intend to read more.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-29866277063799474142014-03-30T16:48:11.800+01:002014-03-30T16:48:11.800+01:00Moira - Yes, this is definitely a scene with which...Moira - Yes, this is definitely a scene with which a lot of parents can identify. And I like the way that Bennett treats Constance's concerns with respect even though her husband doesn't share them. That's a nice touch, especially considering the era. Here's to all mothers and stepmothers! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-86441881768327360682014-03-30T11:45:58.501+01:002014-03-30T11:45:58.501+01:00A flying visit today - I have left the sanctuary o...A flying visit today - I have left the sanctuary of the library for the kitchen. Mr K. is cooking! Under pressure...... col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-70352752683323825522014-03-30T10:28:06.614+01:002014-03-30T10:28:06.614+01:00Moira, you make a fine case for Arnold Bennett'...Moira, you make a fine case for Arnold Bennett's fiction. I have, in fact, downloaded a couple of his ebooks legally and free on the internet though I'm yet to read them. He was a prolific writer and the titles of some of his books does make you want to read them right away.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.com