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I think his innate goodness is what gives the impetus to succeed. It is success for him and her restful sleep tells me his watchful eye is upon her and in ways a savior! I found strength to overcome obstacles! This is a grand intrigue for me. I know it will roll around in my head for a few days now. Great composition. From TVs to SS thank you and have a fine day! Shelly I just think that good wins over evil any time!

posted by sam444 on July 13, 2008 at 4:44 PM | link to this | reply

 --- wow, this is skeery ~ I am trying to catch up on your blogs my dear Prince of the Saharan Desert ~ I must read on... *but this one is skeery ~ Elyse

posted by elysianfields on July 12, 2008 at 3:58 PM | link to this | reply

I have a spin of my own to tend to right now, so I'm not replying to each individually, but that all of you have enjoyed the tale spun by a mster like Coleridge is a matter of great joy for me. Thjank you one and all. ya guys and gals and pals.

posted by Bhaskar.ing on July 11, 2008 at 11:50 PM | link to this | reply

The greats sure knew how to spin a tale..

Coleridge’s Christabel, Part I is a romantic tale in a medieval setting, with beautiful damsels, faithful love, religious piety, feudal aristocracy, enchantment and mystery as its principal motifs

The setting is the most important part to any tale..If you know where they are, it causes you to feel more..In this case..not have actually been in that era..makes us want yet not want to be there now..We all long for the enchantment and the mystery but, in all actuality we are ok with not seeing it or dealing with it..Reading it is then a great compromise on our terms..

The uncanny mystery is reinforced by the ambiguity of Geraldine’s nature. She seems not evil in herself but perhaps possessed by evil. We do not know whether she is to be pitied or feared. But the tale remains a fascinating depiction of evil, mysterious and erotic, insinuating itself behind Christabel’s natural goodness.

The possession of evil to has always been a fear, we see it in movies and other places..For us to place in next to a woman of natural goodness means that we are saying that it is out there we just don't know for sure were..And that good always wins over evil..

I really enjoyed this overview..I can see more depth to it now..What a great lesson..Thank you my mentor.. to you and yours.. Hope all is well with you?

posted by wigopa on July 11, 2008 at 11:42 PM | link to this | reply

Wonderful critique  Bhaskar... and you are right it is very erotic.  The theme of evil pursuing good is one we find often in the literature of ta=hat time, but this one in particular is ahead of its time in like you said the implied sexual nature of its plot. Great post as always dessert prince.  From the fun sands South Beach to your wise and ancient ones... all the best  xoxo

posted by Sinome on July 10, 2008 at 9:51 PM | link to this | reply

Wow! I have my first reads completed. There is light light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak. lol Shelly

posted by sam444 on July 10, 2008 at 2:01 PM | link to this | reply

Excellent critique my dear Bhaskar

I haven't had the pleasure before so found this very intriguing and of great interest; I look forward to part 2; thank you and God bless

posted by mariaki on July 10, 2008 at 4:59 AM | link to this | reply

The Evocative Power of Evil, the Mysterious and the Erotic...

Very informative........

posted by Oosthuizen on July 10, 2008 at 3:38 AM | link to this | reply

Wow.....

This brings back memorys of my university studies. Very enjoyable and informative. I really enjoy your blog and thankyou for visiting mine. HollyBird.x

posted by HollyBird on July 10, 2008 at 1:07 AM | link to this | reply

Bhaskar, I have not been avoiding your blog, but I had to get a shot for my migraine and am still a little ot of it! I should be much better by tomorrow. How is your hearing? Love to you, Shelly

posted by sam444 on July 9, 2008 at 9:10 PM | link to this | reply

wow...that was some intriguing story there my dear master...the face of the good and evil or the ambiguity of both. Thank you my fine master........love from us!

posted by __Purple_Mermaid11__ on July 9, 2008 at 7:38 PM | link to this | reply

...possession (by 'evil') is real...moon

posted by magic_moon on July 9, 2008 at 2:44 PM | link to this | reply