In June 2008, a Brooklyn schoolteacher challenged himself to write one song for each of the 136 chapters in Melville's Moby-Dick. One year and 42 songs later, we ask Patrick Shea if his epic task makes him feel a bit like Ahab.
Linda -- thanks! I'm gonna read it again. And you are right -- give it a chance!
Aug. 03 2009 02:39 PM
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Linda
from Upper west Side
I tell everyone: Don't give up on Moby Dick. I've read it three times. The first time, when I was twelve, I barely understood what I was reading, but I was intrigued enough to return to it in my twenties. That time, dictionary at my elbow, I enjoyed it more and understood more. In my forties, I read it again and fell in love. Since it gets sweeter each time, I'm feeling like it's time to pick it up one more time. Loved this segment!
Aug. 03 2009 02:31 PM
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Linda -- thanks! I'm gonna read it again. And you are right -- give it a chance!
I tell everyone: Don't give up on Moby Dick. I've read it three times. The first time, when I was twelve, I barely understood what I was reading, but I was intrigued enough to return to it in my twenties. That time, dictionary at my elbow, I enjoyed it more and understood more. In my forties, I read it again and fell in love. Since it gets sweeter each time, I'm feeling like it's time to pick it up one more time. Loved this segment!
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