Haha, nice to see Maths and poetry aren't mutually exclusive pursuits.
I'm choosing to study maths mostly because I'm more confident of my ability in it than any other subject, rather than because I have a unique interest in it. There are lots of other subjects I'd happily study to degree level - philosophy, physics, music, Classics, MFL. I think I would be better suited to a rounded liberal arts education, but they seem, ah, hard to come by in the UK.
Whenever I read The Waste Land I'm overwhelmed by the references which go over my head - thank you Eliot for deciding all literature is essentially yours to plunder - but the form is still wonderful, as is what little I can pick up with translations and a lot of time.
The great thing about The Waste Land is how strongly it shines even through its own opacity. There's no question it's a masterpiece; you don't need to be a connoisseur to recognise that. Many of the lines immediately strike you as being some of the most powerful in all poetry even if the whole is totally bewildering.
Can I stalk here too? It's just that with Kid, Etoile Arva and Alex, Cambridge does seem to have the best people atm! I'm waiting for Lily to come join us on Oxford
Admit it m'dear... Cambridge is better Good to see you around though, you haven't been on the thread for ages
I'm choosing to study maths mostly because I'm more confident of my ability in it than any other subject, rather than because I have a unique interest in it. There are lots of other subjects I'd happily study to degree level - philosophy, physics, music, Classics, MFL. I think I would be better suited to a rounded liberal arts education, but they seem, ah, hard to come by in the UK.
The great thing about The Waste Land is how strongly it shines even through its own opacity. There's no question it's a masterpiece; you don't need to be a connoisseur to recognise that. Many of the lines immediately strike you as being some of the most powerful in all poetry even if the whole is totally bewildering.
I agree with you about wanting a Liberal Arts education. (Although I'd say that I am continuing English because I have the greatest interest in it rather than the greatest aptitude, as I am probably better at Philosophy). I would love to continue Philosophy, History and especially start Classics!
I'm choosing to study maths mostly because I'm more confident of my ability in it than any other subject, rather than because I have a unique interest in it. There are lots of other subjects I'd happily study to degree level - philosophy, physics, music, Classics, MFL. I think I would be better suited to a rounded liberal arts education, but they seem, ah, hard to come by in the UK.
The great thing about The Waste Land is how strongly it shines even through its own opacity. There's no question it's a masterpiece; you don't need to be a connoisseur to recognise that. Many of the lines immediately strike you as being some of the most powerful in all poetry even if the whole is totally bewildering.
Hey there!
Thoughts on Little Gidding? This might not be the right thread.
I should point out that, ages back, I'm probably the person who you thought liked Hardy (I remember mentioning him a bit to you and getting a less than keen response!) - although I was more swayed by his poetry than prose back then. I'm slightly more indecisive now.
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I should point out that, ages back, I'm probably the person who you thought liked Hardy (I remember mentioning him a bit to you and getting a less than keen response!) - although I was more swayed by his poetry than prose back then. I'm slightly more indecisive now.
Oh yes, I do remember it being you. I distinctly remember the Hedgehog one being mentioned. It's the Emma poems that have swung me round, really.
Can I stalk here too? It's just that with Kid, Etoile Arva and Alex, Cambridge does seem to have the best people atm! I'm waiting for Lily to come join us on Oxford
It's a lovely word. A vast improvement on the hideous alternative 'don't know'; it rolls from the mouth wonderfully.
Yet it is slang. Besides, the precise articulation necessary for 'don't know' only serves to emphasise the sentiment. Of course, I suppose 'do not know' is the best of all.
Also, out of curiosity is anyone here going for a Sutton trust summer school at Cambridge?
Me. But I have next to no chance because I fulfill pretty much none of the criteria.
Hello btw! This is very random but for ages I thought you were a guy from my school because you have the same name and are very similar and went stalking through your posts only to realise that you weren't, and get disappointed
Oh yes, I do remember it being you. I distinctly remember the Hedgehog one being mentioned. It's the Emma poems that have swung me round, really.
Did you notice this Lily?
NO! Aw, that is ridiculously sweet You are amazing, you better remember that!
See, thing is Shanti - I'm not as smart as you. I go to a comprehensive that has an average grade of an E. I think... Oxford's setting my sights too high. Especially with med allowing me only 4 choices. Although, if I were to somehow become brilliant, get guts, and apply - it'd be Oxford, hands down
Can I have some thoughts? But not right now, because I'm going to bed
As am I.
Well. No, that's a lie - if I go to bed now I'll end up waking up at 4 (and last time I did that I went running at 6. Not. Good. Come. Physics. Which was first lesson.) but I'm turning off Hedgehog now anyway.
I'm studying Little Gidding as part of my Anthology and think it's brilliant. If that comes up in the exam, I might turn religious.
Me. But I have next to no chance because I fulfill pretty much none of the criteria.
Hello btw! This is very random but for ages I thought you were a guy from my school because you have the same name and are very similar and went stalking through your posts only to realise that you weren't, and get disappointed
Hi, would be a pretty awesome coincidence :P
Good luck with Sutton anyway, I don't fulfill much of it but it's always worth a try...