tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post9187615316158777400..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: The Classics - Opening Lines: Don Quixote by Miguel de CervantesSharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-77037774246504239112015-05-26T22:49:25.316-07:002015-05-26T22:49:25.316-07:00That's funny. I always thought it'd be fun...That's funny. I always thought it'd be fun to work in a book store. Kind of like working in a candy store with lots of chocolate :)Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-69508230976188250982015-05-24T10:16:29.467-07:002015-05-24T10:16:29.467-07:00I've never read Don Quijote, thought I sold hu...I've never read Don Quijote, thought I sold hundreds of copies of his book - I work in a university bookshop ;-)<br />You know, this is really a good opening. But then, even students say this book is fun.JazzFeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08650512457155395633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-3631582498749713292015-05-21T22:03:00.575-07:002015-05-21T22:03:00.575-07:00Ha-ha. I hope you do, Cindy. Thanks for stopping b...Ha-ha. I hope you do, Cindy. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-21471669031778536992015-05-21T15:07:47.252-07:002015-05-21T15:07:47.252-07:00You're the second blog I noticed with somethin...You're the second blog I noticed with something about Don Quixote. Maybe this is a sign I should read the book. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-15779983729229836102015-05-21T12:34:22.511-07:002015-05-21T12:34:22.511-07:00Oh....enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!Oh....enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-50672496242829080362015-05-21T12:33:58.976-07:002015-05-21T12:33:58.976-07:00I will.....thanks for the tip :)I will.....thanks for the tip :)Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-40883613730107470642015-05-21T12:33:30.220-07:002015-05-21T12:33:30.220-07:00That's so interesting, Teresa. Thanks for stop...That's so interesting, Teresa. Thanks for stopping by!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-15124381671905568802015-05-20T08:22:20.910-07:002015-05-20T08:22:20.910-07:00I can't believe I've never read this. It&#...I can't believe I've never read this. It's on my TBR list. E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-69522478561411803272015-05-20T08:06:54.521-07:002015-05-20T08:06:54.521-07:00Lovely opening line that has clearly held up over ...Lovely opening line that has clearly held up over the centuries! You should check out the opening line of The Tale of Heike, from Japan. It is the most famous line in their literature, and it is gorgeous. :)Alex Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556334141936498897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-56878845072196694572015-05-19T17:18:12.110-07:002015-05-19T17:18:12.110-07:00I'd never before read the opening lines. Like ...I'd never before read the opening lines. Like Lori, I've seen The Man of La Mancha--and loved it.<br /><br />I like this idea for a regular post! Sometimes I go to Amazon and start scrolling through books just to read their opening lines. :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-40179839630825990372015-05-19T13:32:38.361-07:002015-05-19T13:32:38.361-07:00Oh...and I haven't begun to share Shakespeare ...Oh...and I haven't begun to share Shakespeare yet. So many wonderful choices to pick! The list is endless.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-41217039576129277592015-05-19T03:37:42.913-07:002015-05-19T03:37:42.913-07:00Oh I love this - it's transported me into anot...Oh I love this - it's transported me into another world altogether. How wonderful that from so long ago, writers e.g. Shakespeare can evoke such strong imagery.<br /><br />Thanks Sharon ...Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-75756971909567001092015-05-18T22:24:45.139-07:002015-05-18T22:24:45.139-07:00Ha-ha. I think you may be right!Ha-ha. I think you may be right!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-39651627879867975182015-05-18T22:24:18.561-07:002015-05-18T22:24:18.561-07:00Thanks. The musical was wonderful. Thanks. The musical was wonderful. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-44493509897862848582015-05-18T22:23:54.844-07:002015-05-18T22:23:54.844-07:00Oh yes....I bet it was really good :) Oh yes....I bet it was really good :) Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-8242282038684107882015-05-18T22:23:24.682-07:002015-05-18T22:23:24.682-07:00It was required reading in college, but I like the...It was required reading in college, but I like the stage production best. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-60967083546745968472015-05-18T22:22:29.018-07:002015-05-18T22:22:29.018-07:00Thanks, Yvonne!Thanks, Yvonne!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-76146097781238787942015-05-18T20:36:17.982-07:002015-05-18T20:36:17.982-07:00I don't know why, but every time I read that l...I don't know why, but every time I read that line I imagine an old man in a tavern, glass of wine, and straw hat. Ha!Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-3263200504259544842015-05-18T18:35:54.737-07:002015-05-18T18:35:54.737-07:00What a great opening line. I always had this on my...What a great opening line. I always had this on my list to read since I love the musical so much. This is a great opening if I can say so againBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-34095662866114608262015-05-18T11:45:09.662-07:002015-05-18T11:45:09.662-07:00I haven't read it unfortunately, but our local...I haven't read it unfortunately, but our local community theatre did an excellent performance of the musical "The Man of La Mancha." Definitely makes me want to read the book!Lori Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703713875411084322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-644254570269080662015-05-18T07:04:38.182-07:002015-05-18T07:04:38.182-07:00I haven't read Don Quixote, but I recently saw...I haven't read Don Quixote, but I recently saw it at a library sale. I picked it up but put it back down. I should've gotten it! Darn.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-60165309806544469022015-05-18T00:45:20.915-07:002015-05-18T00:45:20.915-07:00Good choice of opening lines Sharon.
Yvonne.Good choice of opening lines Sharon.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.com