JEAN RHYS, Wide Sargasso Sea and the Genesis of Secrecy

[@kumaridesilva3992]

I liked the book when I read it but your additional elucidation puts me in awe of Jean Rhys for writing this book. I wish I could have met her.

[@pelicancovebeach2873]

This is fantastic. Love your voice and inflections.

[@robertcornwell6590]

Outstanding. Having lived in Jamaica as a Peace Corps volunteer and long been a fan of Wide Sargasso Sea, Atu’s historic and literary synthesis here is near perfect.

[@CriticReadingWriting]

Glad you liked it, Robert.

[@lennoxhonychurch3733]

Excellent linkage between the two novels and a clear explaination of the imperialist background that is drawn from the Caribbean and which influences Victorian attitudes in England towards the colonised "other".

[@janvibedi4134]

This was extremely helpful. And soo well explained. This really helped me with the viva of research paper on this novel. Thanks a ton sir :')

[@theresaastleithner1652]

Thank you very much for this discussion, very informative and educational! Will definitely check out more of your videos!

[@CriticReadingWriting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancyshinn2037]

This was a wonderful explanation of a complex book. Thank you Professor. I look forward to your next lecture.

[@lross9713]

So great to hear this reading of the exchange between credulous Berthe (who is slowly realising she has been tricked) and the worldly and pragmatic Christophine. Would recommend anyone to read Jean Rhys's other works - notably the short stories (all of them), After Leaving Mr Mackenzie and Voyage in the Dark - they are just astonishing.

[@emmazblewski7837]

What a wonderful analysis! I just finished this book and it was incredibly valuable while reflecting on the themes :)

[@rebekahbrown9306]

super! thanks very much Professor - fascinating explanation

[@eobeobeob]

Crystal clear discussion. Thank you!

[@deboramestieri]

Extremely informative video! I'm using it to revise for my next English literature exam!

[@janaswanson]

Thank you for this discussion!

[@CriticReadingWriting]

I am glad you liked it, Jana.

[@mappon12]

Very clear presentation. I have a better understanding of the text than when I read the novel.

[@CriticReadingWriting]

Thanks, Frankie!

[@dwkuo]

Strong lesson. Thank you sir.

[@DemocritusEpicurus]

Your presentation ist an eye opener, like Georg Lukács' comments on literature...

[@CriticReadingWriting]

HI Aijoscha, Lukács is one of my all-time favorites. I often marvel at his combination of astute attention to detail and comprehensive conceptual reach. I am flattered that you think of me and him in the same breath. Much appreciated.

[@kellyharrison6965]

Very good discussion, which I will revisit soon. The audio is a bit quiet, so I think I'll rewatch with headphones on.

[@gladysagyeiwaadenkyi-manie3691]

Thanks a lot Prof.

[@CriticReadingWriting]

You are welcome.

[@DemocritusEpicurus]

Thank you!

[@CriticReadingWriting]

You're welcome!