August 3, 2007
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The Imagination of Men, Young and Old
The Young Cavalry Man
Augustus Edward Mulready
Bridgeman Art Library~ ~ ~ ~
Funny Quote from Vanity Fair
Lord Tapeworm inherited no little portion of the family gallantry, and it was his happy belief that almost every woman upon whom he himself cast friendly eyes was in love with him. He left Emmy under the persuasion that she was slain by his wit and attractions and went home to his lodgings to write a pretty little note to her.
She was not fascinated, only puzzled by his grinning, his simpering, his scented cambric handkerchief, and his high-heeled lacquered boots. She did not understand one half the compliments which he paid. She had never in her small experience with mankind met a professional ladies’ man, as yet, and looked upon my lord as something curious, rather than pleasant. And if she did not admire, certainly wondered at him.as transcribed from Librivox recording, chapter 63
~ William Makepeace Thackery
Comments (2)
Been back a couple of times to regard the print and reread the passage……..
Love the depiction of *imaginative* play……..brings back fond memories of my own childhood (and my children’s), and ponderings in the concept of *imagination* itself.
Finally, your entry makes me think of a book I want… The Sword of Imagination. It’s Russell Kirk’s autobiography.
Oh well, lots of unimaginative things to do today, but if I get them done, next week will go more smoothly. And that’s motivation enough.
Been back a couple of times to regard the print and reread the passage……..
Love the depiction of *imaginative* play……..brings back fond memories of my own childhood (and my children’s), and ponderings in the concept of *imagination* itself.
Finally, your entry makes me think of a book I want… The Sword of Imagination. It’s Russell Kirk’s autobiography.
Oh well, lots of unimaginative things to do today, but if I get them done, next week will go more smoothly. And that’s motivation enough.