Thanks Jem! Tolkien loathed Busman’s Honeymoon and I find Peter’s breakdown a bit hard to take but it’s such a relief after all Harriet’s hesitation to see them married at last! And your analysis of the dream was superb!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! (I must admit I find the breakdown tough to read as well.) Also didn't know Tolkien disliked the novel - do we know on what grounds? Too little detection, too much pastoral?
Loved this analysis. Also reminds me of one of my favourite lines after Harriest muses on the idea of Peter as England: "England, serenely unaware of his symbolic importance..."
Blue uniforms were worn by soldiers who were patients in hospitals in WW1, which fits right in with them being restrained in some way
Oh superb detail - thanks for adding it! Didn't know that, and it adds an intriguing angle to the uniforms, as you say.
Thanks Jem! Tolkien loathed Busman’s Honeymoon and I find Peter’s breakdown a bit hard to take but it’s such a relief after all Harriet’s hesitation to see them married at last! And your analysis of the dream was superb!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! (I must admit I find the breakdown tough to read as well.) Also didn't know Tolkien disliked the novel - do we know on what grounds? Too little detection, too much pastoral?
It’s a comment in a letter to his son and I don’t think he gives a reason
I stopped reacting because I haven’t read the book! But I will add it to my mental tbr list.
Glad to know that somewhat ramshackle system of warning is working.
Really enjoyed this, thank you. I just finished Busman's Honeymoon a few weeks ago and began Rebecca yesterday, so it's quite timely!
Thanks! What an excellent coincidence.
Loved this analysis. Also reminds me of one of my favourite lines after Harriest muses on the idea of Peter as England: "England, serenely unaware of his symbolic importance..."