... and in an ill hour, God knows, on the first of September, 1651, I went on board a ship bound for London. Never any young adventurer's misfortunes, I believe, began sooner or continued longer than mine.
There's a lot going on for September: a Harry Potter and a Gone with the Wind readalong to name the two that spring to mind, so it may be everyone has their commitments. But, if you would like to join me in an unoffical readalong (no time limit and no plan other than simply to begin it on 1st September) then leave me a comment.
Robinson Crusoe has been on my to-read list for years. It was first published in 1719 and is argued to be the first novel (as we know it) in the English Language, and for that alone it is worth a read, never mind it's cultural impact! I had planned to read it this year, and starting on 1st September is perfect, I think.
My copy (which was my Grandfather's: awarded to him in 1931 by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Education Committee for "Good progress"!) is about 450 pages, and as I said I've read a couple and it's entirely readable and not at all intimidating, so if you fancy beginning with me on 1st September, let me know! I'll not put an official sign up page or anything, it's a bit too last minute especially with the other projects happening in September, so just leave me a comment. As I say, no time limit and no plan other than to start on the 1st.
Robinson Crusoe has been on my to-read list for years. It was first published in 1719 and is argued to be the first novel (as we know it) in the English Language, and for that alone it is worth a read, never mind it's cultural impact! I had planned to read it this year, and starting on 1st September is perfect, I think.
My copy (which was my Grandfather's: awarded to him in 1931 by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Education Committee for "Good progress"!) is about 450 pages, and as I said I've read a couple and it's entirely readable and not at all intimidating, so if you fancy beginning with me on 1st September, let me know! I'll not put an official sign up page or anything, it's a bit too last minute especially with the other projects happening in September, so just leave me a comment. As I say, no time limit and no plan other than to start on the 1st.
I'd love a readalong. It's on my list for the Classics Club and I really want to read it, but I'm feeling rather distracted and unmotivated lately (probably due to imminent baby having!) so a readalong would be great. I can't promise to be the most consistent of bloggers, due to aforementioned baby who is due October 7th but will arrive as and when he wants, but I will do my best!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I've been a bit distracted myself of late, hence I'm not making a big thing of this one. Hey, even if it takes you 28 years to read it doesn't matter! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to do this too. I tried reading it as a child, but couldn't get into it. I read Roxana by Defoe for university not long ago, so that prepares me well for tackling Robinson Crusoe again!
ReplyDeleteThis is my kind of read-a-long--no time limit! I would love to join you. :)
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that! I didn't even know it was argued to be the first novel in the English language, so that tells you how much I know. But it is one of those classics that you always heard of as a child and I love the fact that you have a copy that belonged to your grandfather. I think I would like to try this 'unofficially' :) I think it is on my list for Classics Club too.
ReplyDeleteIts not, but I'm adding it. I missed that one. My list keeps growing longer.
ReplyDeleteIt is unbelievable how well-timed this read-along is! This is truly striking since through your last post you made me start Greek mythology and now you've decided the date for my reading Robinson Crusoe! I need to have it read before September 8th for university anyway, since it's on my semester one reading list, so you can imagine how happy I am that you've thought of this! Ah, thank you, thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit uncanny, all those coincidences of late...
I'll join you! Besides GWTW there is only 1 other book in my reading schedule next month, so I think I can add Robinson Crusoe as well (considering also that you do not set time to finish it). I will read a translation edition (in Indonesian).
ReplyDeleteMy 12yo daughter is about to start reading this; I got her the edition with the Wyeth illustrations. But I don't think she'll join the readalong. :)
ReplyDeleteIf Fanda (GWTW host) is joining you, I don't have an excuse not to ;) I'm casually reading along with Jenna's HP read-along and I've got one du Maurier lined up halway September, but other than that... perhaps this is the best way to tackle yet another Classic Club listed book.
ReplyDeleteIn short: I'm in :) (And I envy your grandfather's 1931 edition!)
I might join! I feel guilty for never having read this, especially since I love the genre.
ReplyDeleteGuys, I'm so happy you'll be joining me! Not that you'll need it, but I'll put up a reminder on the day and, aye, we'll get started then :)
ReplyDeleteHa! I'm super excited. I got my book today :-) My first read-along.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying Robinson Crusoe SLOWLY :) I'm glad I have this Oxford edition to explain all the nautical expressions and some other words, or I think I might be a little lost. I'm glad you suggested this book!
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