Unusual truth

Today, I borrowed a book from the school's library. It was a new experience to me as I have to go through several processes to actually get a card and borrow a book. ( Did I mention that I had to pay 3 bucks for the card?)

Anyway, here is the book.

Interesting read.

The book was written in a diary form. Hence, it is not heavy and dull. Of course, the main character is Princess Isabel of Castilla. I have learnt about her and her husband, Fernando during my previous History lessons, but this book really helped me to discover another side of her. Well, nobody is perfect. 

Isabel has an interesting family background and the book described the social surroundings in Castilla perfectly well. The very fact that she was betrothed to her brother's thirty three brother in law at the age of fifteen is extremely outrageous!!! What was I doing at the age of fifteen???

Studying, studying, nothing but studying for examinations!!

 * Really am blessed*

But she eventually married Prince Fernando of Argon , who is one year her junior. They appeared to be very much in love with each other and they have 5 children.
Thing about them is that even though they claimed to be Christians, they sometimes do not act like one. They kill innocent people, consult astrologers and they simply don't walk the talk.

This book is an eye opener to the rich history of Spain and their royalties. =)

Anne of Green Gables~~

When I saw this book during a book fair in my school, I told myself I am not leaving the hall without the book!! True enough, I kept my word. I have been searching high and low for this book, what more this is the complete and unabridged version!!! I nearly bought this book several years ago, when mum told me to choose between Jane Eyre and Anne of Green Gables. Lo and behold, I chose the former and I didn't regret it. Ah, the wonders of books.....

Hence, I begin my journey of knowing Anne. Pleasure indeed to know her actually, though it is a real pity that such a character would n't  have exist in today's modern world, not everyone can talk like Anne , I doubt that she will talk endlessly if she were to have a Facebook or Twitter account. Most probably she would be seraching for  some images of beautiful scenery , writing them down( renaming them) or stalking on Gibert Bythe's account( if he has one.....) Oh, the bliss of imagination!!

I am rereading Anne of Green Gables and the vocabularies just put me to shame. I just have to depend on the dictionary to have a better understanding on how beautiful Prince of Edward Island is. Lucy Maud Montgomery has the gift of apt and precise description of a place, and trust me I so want to live in Green Gables!! Well, dream on........( No harm in doing so)

Anne is just the kind of girl that I wished I was. Cheerful, imaginative, romantic, pugnacious and INTELLIGENT!!! To think of the fact that she actually ended with ties together with Gilbert Blythe

( he sure has brains!!!), she really made us all females proud!!! I like how she carried herself and studied Maths even though her teacher generally looked down on her!! Such character!! No wonder Gilbert Blythe fell head over heels over her...... Even though he insulted her because of her red hair. Remember about his carrots remarks???

That practically set Anne on fire!!! Who would ever thought that she too, will show admiration towards him as the story goes??

To end this blog.....

A man reserves his true and deepest love not for the species of woman in whose company he finds himself electrified and enkindled, but for that one in whose company he may feel tenderly drowsy.

George Jean Nathan

Hmmm, quotable quotes, points to ponder, what else, a good book to read!!

Classics~

Jane Eyre

New things?? Hmmm, you will never believe it, I actually watched a drama series-- Jane Eyre and I love it!! To be frank, Jane Eyre was never really my favourite, because I was simply " blinded" by Pride and Prejudice, so to speak. When I first read the book, I couldn't relate myself to Jane. Here are my reasons.
1. Jane is an orphan and is constantly deserted by others because of her low social standings and humble background.
--> I come from a happy and blessed family and thank goodness this is 21 st  century.
2.Jane is  someone of strong character and she stands up for herself.
--> When I was reading the book, I was just impressed on the surface, not clearly understanding what she really had been through as a young lady.
3. She fell in love with her master, her employer.
--> During this era, it is too common.
4. Edward Rochester was just creepy and weird( when I first read)
--> It takes a long time to accept him as the hero.

But things change. Why??
1. Jane was eighteen when she first began her job as a governess. Look who just celebrated her 18th birthday on February?? I can safely say that I can understand her better now. Definitely.
2. The theme of insecurity and true happiness is revolving through the whole novel. I am now in fact struggling with these issues? What will my future be? Will I be this? Will I be that?
3. Jane Eyre married Edward Rochester who is twenty years her senior. This is again a sign of maturity I guess, I tend to find most of the guys my age immature.
4. They just understand each other and complement each other so well. Instead of just money or good looks, this is what a relationship is suppose to be about, isn't it?

This experience really is an eye opener and I am truly happy to share this with you. In the case of good classic books, you will never be disappointed. =)

                                              Jane Eyre , played by Ruth Wilson.

Plain Jane eh? Not to Edward of course.

Edward Rochester, played by Toby Stephens

Appeared cold, but this iceberg melted when he became the master of Jane Eyre.

Ratings : 5 star~

My favourite book~ Pride and Prejudice

Notice the title above, who would ever thought that this both qualities can somehow blend with each other so well in a novel. Yes, I am talking about the famous novel by Jane Austen.
This is in fact my first ever serious novel, once I read it, I simply couldn't resist it. I have read this book countless times and I fall in love again and again with Mr Darcy every time I finish reading it.
Here are several points on why I love this book apart from Mr Darcy.

1. The characters
--> Take for an instance Mr Bennet, Mrs Bennet, Jane, Elizabeth, Lydia, Mr Wickham, Mr Bingley and
 ( ahem) Mr Darcy. This characters are distinct and unique in their own way. I must give credit to Jane Austen in the description of the characters above. These characters exist in our society till today and they are not flawless. We can somehow relate to them personally. How many a times we had act like Elizabeth with prejudice when it comes to judging others? Who could ever deny the fact that we sometimes let our pride just creep into us and slowly change our perception of one another?
* To me, a good story is one that you can personally relate to.

2. The settings
--> Yes, isn't it lovely when you read about Pemberly and the balls , dances and the beautiful scenery. It was after all in the early 18th century, where females were to be introduced into good society and they attended balls and they eventually find a husband. Well maybe not all, but to me, it is quite interesting. I think those days dancing tutorial was a must for both male and female. That was the only opportunity for them to really look into each other's eyes and communicate. It's romantic, don't you think so??
* I have no idea what 21st century people like you and me are up to. At least I know we don't dance.

3. The plot
--> This is not an ordinary love story. It also revolves around family matters, status, qualities of one's judgement and even scandals!! It takes a good storyteller to blend every elements of this beautifully and Jane Austen is one of them. Love doesn't come easily for two couples here-- Darcy & Elizabeth as well as Bingley & Jane. They had to face objections from their own family and in Darcy & Elizabeth's case, their own selves.
* I find Jane Austen's writings a mirror of today's society. Couples nowadays have their own struggles and family objections is still one of them.

4. The good moral values and the happy ending
--> Apart from some acceptable rude manners from several characters in the book, I can find no harsh words or comments in this book. This is basically the main reason why I love to read classics. They are straight to the point when it comes to romance, respect--> admiration--> love --> marriage. About the happy ending, I don't want to add in spoilers here for those who had not read this novel.
* Shouldn't love be that simple??

That's for now I guess. Do comment and happy reading!!