A new reading method which promises to revolutionise the study of classic English Literature texts has been devised by a woman from the north of Scotland. Called the Word Interplay Change and Kick method, it involves reading a single word of the author's text and cogitating on this for say six months. In this way the works of Franz Kafka can be re-interpretated in a new and exciting fashion. New dimensions to Kafka's work can be explored and new depths to the writer's psyche can be uncovered.
For example, take the word' relays' from the author's seminal text 'A Hunger Artist'. Think about this, what is the significance of this solitary...and by now very lonely word ...in the context of the work as a holistic experience for the reader. Without 'relays' Wickists may contend, the structure and syntax of the story collapses, and the text falls flat and is lifeless.
Another example is Italo Calvino's book of short stories, the brilliant 'Adam, One Afternoon'. This time the work is studied 'in tandem', that is a whole two words are chosen for analysis 'paralysed' and 'grapes'. Wickists examine how these artefacts collide with the whole edifice of structure, without them, they may contend, the whole apparatus is like a giant jelly, with them it is solid and strong and can be projected into the future of the material.
It is word interplay, and you do feel like a change, before kicking it neatly into touch - the WICK method - you know it makes sense!
With this method it may take you a while to work through classic texts but it sure is FUN!
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Two words:
Dead. Man.
That's what you are Seryozha moi, a DEAD MAN.
Axasha.
(A Wicker and proud!)
Actually, shouldn't that be 'Weeker', as in weeker sex?
Sorry, I should really be apologising shouldn't I?
Indeed it is pronounced "Weeker" - but more as in the weaker male intellect.
Oh and, did I mention you're a DEAD MAN?
Axasha.
Sorry, it should be Wickist not Wicker, shouldn't it?
Actually this was inspired Sergei - and very very funny!
You're forgiven...for now.
Axasha.
Plotting revenge is fun, yes Axasha? You have that kind of face, and that kind of twinkle in your eye, I think you might enjoy revenge nyet?
Sorry I posted after you said I was forgiven...forgive me again?
Da. ;)
Axasha.
(Cackles like the old crone she is...)
Mmmmmm? When the internet becomes scary! You are not an old crone, though you do cackle, but that's a girlie thing!
Sorry, you've lost me. I had been hoping to relight my interest in Byron, but have not got round to it, yet. Life got in the way.
Oh please do, EL.
I've been looking forward to your Byron post.
I'll try and finish my (rather naff) art post this weekend.
Just ignore Sergei, he's being a smart arse.
:-P
Axasha.
My comment disappeared! What happened? I said Axasha you do make me laugh, even at Sergi. I do like him though.
Byron post long way off I am afraid, I have to get re acquainted, might dabble tonight after some wine.
EL,
For “enlightenment” (Ha!) check out my 2nd post to the Kollektive (February) and you’ll see that what we’re blethering on about is our “experimental” paired reading! :D
That’s to say the fact that I’m too lazy to read even a short story - and that I’m from a small town in the north Highlands – namely Wick!
He thinks he's sooooo funny!
Axasha.
Okay, i can't pretend to quite understand, but he's teasing you?
I don't know Wick, never been that far north. I know it's a fishing village though, is it a village? Sorry I feel a bit stupid not really knowing.
Do you stay in Wick?
Oh I get it woman from the north...
Smart arse eh? How to describe Wick. El have you seen the movie The Hills Have Eyes?
What do you think Axasha..wicked?
Yes, I get it, Wick -ed, you are too rough on Axasha Sergi, you should be nice. I am off to drink wine and read Byron.
Sergei,
You're officially back in my sights!
EL,
Wick’s a wee bit bigger than a village – was once a VERY busy fishing town but now it’s a royal burgh that’s seen better days I’m afraid.
I don’t live in the Highlands any more – I worked in Thurso ‘til quite recently though - I got seduced by big city life. Shops and pavements and street lights – how wonderful they are!
People generally only visit Wick and Thurso when en route to the Orkney Isles – and I don’t blame them. It’s a bit grim up there! Lovely scenery mind you – I believe the wild Sutherland landscape is a rich source of inspiration for Sergei – indeed it might even be the backdrop for DK?
Axasha.
Be honest Axasha you were seduced by civilisation, electricity, hot and cold running water,soap, hot food, television, light....
But being honest, I love Sutherland, beautiful land, demented and tortured but beautiful - I could say something here but I am in enough trouble - truly wonderful part of the world.
Never been to Wick but it has an airport!
Yes, and I grew up playing on the runway!
Axasha.
You're kidding. Thought you'd be in the wind sock!
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