Scrumdiddlyumptious(PART 2 OF 3)
Yes, the expatriate British frequented my brother's pub, and most of them spoke in English.
Did he sell it?
Yes, regrettably, he did. I don't know what he is up to now.
So, Diane...you miss it, eh?
Oh, yes, absolutely... Kato, did you visit the sushi bar quite often while you stayed in Nice?
Yes, of course. I couldn't live a day without a lump of rice.
Are you serious?
Oh, yes. I cook rice everyday.
You gotta be kidding. It must be tedious and time-consuming to cook rice.
No, not really. It's easy. A rice-cooker will do, and saves a lot of troubles for you.
So, some day, you will make me sushi, won't you?
You bet, Diane.
By the way, have you seen the "Jane Eyre" DVD?
Oh..., I'm still waiting...
Jane Eyre
It is a famous and influential novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë.
It was published in London, England, in 1847 by Smith, Elder & Co. with the title Jane Eyre.
An Autobiography under the pen name "Currer Bell," the "autobiography's" supposed editor.
The first American edition was released the following year by Harper & Brothers of New York.
Charlotte Brontë
The novel merges elements of three distinct genres.
It has the form of a Bildungsroman, a story about a child's maturation, focusing on the emotions and experiences that accompany growth to adulthood.
The novel also contains much social criticism, with a strong sense of morality at its core, and finally has the brooding and moody quality and a Byronic character typical of Gothic fiction.
It is a novel often considered ahead of its time due to its portrayal of the development of a thinking and passionate young woman who is both individualistic, desiring for a full life, while also highly moral.
Jane evolves from her beginnings as a poor and plain woman without captivating charm to her mature stage as a compassionate and confident whole woman.
As she matures, she comments much on the complexities of the human condition.
Jane also has a deeply pious personal trust in God, but is also highly self-reliant.
Although Jane suffers much, she is never portrayed as a damsel in distress who needs rescuing.
For this reason, it is sometimes regarded as an important early feminist (or proto-feminist) novel.
This is the famous Parsonage
in Haworth where she lived
for much of her life.
SOURCE:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
PICTURES: From the Denman Library
When you mentioned it, I was preoccupied with a story idea so that I dind't know why you came up with "Jane Eyre".
When I read the Bishop's homily, it simply came across my mind.
You know, Diane, Charlotte Brontë's father was Patrick Brontë, who was an Irish Anglican clergyman. And you go to the Anglican church in Vancouver. That's why you came up with "Jane Eyre", isn't it?
Well..., I suppose it has something to do with my church. By the way, Kato, have you ever read the story of "Jane Eyre"?
Yes, of course, I have. It's a world-famous novel. I've also seen the movie a couple of times.
Oh, have you?
Yes, as a matter of fact, I wanna see it again. so, I've booked the DVD movie.
I'm the third person in the waiting list.
Position: 3
I see.
SOURCE: "Jane Eyre" (April 14, 2011)
Are you still waiting for the DVD?
Yes, that's right. It's in a big demand.
Now, I'm at Position 1.
Then you're going to get it within a week.
Yes, if the borrower will return within a week. But, he or she will be able to renew twice. If so, I'll wait for three weeks at longest.
"Jane Eyre" is so popular, isn't it?
Yes, it seems so. Actually, there's already another person who's waiting after me.
How do you know?
The library record shows it.
(To be continued)