Absolutely adored Victorian language at my first state job (prepping newspapers for microfilming). The clipped haughtiness that one could inflict with a mere twist of a word or two was absolutely brilliant. The description of a simple scene described above was breathtaking.
Loved it so much, I featured that type of speaking style with a MC from one of my novels whenever she was seriously annoyed with someone and didn't want to use George Carlin's Seven Words You Can't Say On Television.
LOL at that last one or should I say “I was loquaciously entertained by the rhetoric relayed in the illustration relating to hump day, the third day in the week of our lord”.
I agree we could spice things up instead of being boring but there is also the worry that we will go too far and the reader may toss the book because there is too much "description" and not enough actual story. Those who manage to find that perfect balance are to be commended.
I love these, especially let the hate flow through you. So much better than telling people to calm down, which I never do because it only makes them more upset. I need to make more of an effort to use Victorian style or at least write the way Jane Austen did.
Love for always and forever to my dearest, most darling Debra, from your most sincere and enlightened friend, Janie Junebug
@ Janie Junebug -- As always, dear correspondent, your erudite and witty bon mots bring a smile to my, alas, aging visage. I remain your most humble and devoted servant, Debra She Who Seeketh.
Fun post to read. I tend to write a little Victorianish, then my word program keeps trying to get me to shorten a group of words to something simplier.
Oh, dear, dear Deborah, what is not to admire in your tenacious search for pugnacious bees and the meaning of life whilst still producing doggerel in vast quantities by which to entertain, nay, amuse your readership? Alas, I too, am among the few remaining verbose Romantics left in civilization.... now where is my *$#@!*% quill?!
Haha the first one is my fave With age writing is task gets harder not because of lack of creativity but knee pain that make me slow in all other chores with no time for writing lol
I confess, I do love the flowery writing but everything changes and we have to go with it. Have you ever read Walter Mosley. I love his writing style/sentence structure.
@ Barbara -- No, I've never read any of Walter Mosley's books, but thanks for the recommendation! I did see the movie they made of his novel "Devil in a Blue Dress" though.
If staring at my computer screen is writing, then I have been writing way too much. Writing is hard even for those who have done it for years, at least, it's what they say.
These are amusing advices. I have always enojy whatever you post.
Late for the train, I scramble aboard nonetheless, breathless from my most recent endeavors but determined to catch up with the witty and erudite mistress of letters known as She who Seeks. Ah, to seek! To seek and find is a worthy goal, but simply to seek is divine. I may lack the hours given to a day or a month to be able to set my quill to paper, or my fingers to keyboard as we do in this modern age, to respond to every one of my good lady's missives, but this one I could not leave unanswered. As always, dear Debra, you entertain and enlighten and provide for your worthy readers a trove of responses to the travails of life, all of which are amusing, some of which profound, many to be retold with great relish by your devoted acolytes, myself included. With great admiration and respect and a cheeky grin, I remain, your humble servant and electronic friend, E
Leave him home!
ReplyDeleteThis potion will help you on your quest...yes, I'll use that next time I have to sort meds for hubby!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
I think Victorian writing sure has a fun place in our language!
Should I spend my last year working, creating memorable memos?
ReplyDeleteI kinda like the overwrought Victorian style.
ReplyDeleteThis could really change texting.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adored Victorian language at my first state job (prepping newspapers for microfilming). The clipped haughtiness that one could inflict with a mere twist of a word or two was absolutely brilliant. The description of a simple scene described above was breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteLoved it so much, I featured that type of speaking style with a MC from one of my novels whenever she was seriously annoyed with someone and didn't want to use George Carlin's Seven Words You Can't Say On Television.
haha these are all great. I am reading some historical fiction right now and they talk exactly like that..
ReplyDeleteI adore you! I have a long overdue email to write. It is going to begin “Darkness took me...”
ReplyDeleteWednesday! HA! 😄
ReplyDeleteLOL at that last one or should I say “I was loquaciously entertained by the rhetoric relayed in the illustration relating to hump day, the third day in the week of our lord”.
ReplyDelete@ BootsandBraids -- Clearly you have this gift as well!
ReplyDeleteI say yes let's go back to the Victorian way! And I'm all for layering of clothes honey!
ReplyDeleteYou have revealed the power of words and expressions. So good examples!
ReplyDeleteYES!!
ReplyDeleteOMG I would love to write EVERY POST in this style.
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Gertrude Stein. I could name a lot more, but I'd rather go to bed.
ReplyDeleteI always prefer the dramatic ways of saying things, but I am dramatic! And haunted by ancestral curses!
ReplyDeleteI agree we could spice things up instead of being boring but there is also the worry that we will go too far and the reader may toss the book because there is too much "description" and not enough actual story.
ReplyDeleteThose who manage to find that perfect balance are to be commended.
I love these, especially let the hate flow through you. So much better than telling people to calm down, which I never do because it only makes them more upset. I need to make more of an effort to use Victorian style or at least write the way Jane Austen did.
ReplyDeleteLove for always and forever to my dearest, most darling Debra, from your most sincere and enlightened friend,
Janie Junebug
@ Janie Junebug -- As always, dear correspondent, your erudite and witty bon mots bring a smile to my, alas, aging visage. I remain your most humble and devoted servant, Debra She Who Seeketh.
ReplyDeleteThese are so great...makes my verbiage sound childish and boring.
ReplyDeleteFun post to read. I tend to write a little Victorianish, then my word program keeps trying to get me to shorten a group of words to something simplier.
ReplyDeleteI'm adopting "Good, good, let the hate flow through you!" as my new mantra.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debra.
Oh, dear, dear Deborah, what is not to admire in your tenacious search for pugnacious bees and the meaning of life whilst still producing doggerel in vast quantities by which to entertain, nay, amuse your readership? Alas, I too, am among the few remaining verbose Romantics left in civilization.... now where is my *$#@!*% quill?!
ReplyDeleteoh that last one took me out...I laughed so hard.
ReplyDeleteGood advices.
ReplyDeleteCreative writing was one of my favorites in high school
ReplyDelete@ Tundra Bunny -- Quoth the Raven, "Fuque off, Hairball, those are MY quills, I mean, feathers!"
ReplyDeleteHAIRBALL or HAREBALL? Tis of no import... Methinks thou hast confused me with HRH in thine dotage!
ReplyDeleteErnest Hemingway is spinning in his grave, but I enjoyed this post.
ReplyDeleteI liked that style most when it came from Charles Dickens quill. His prose was purple and witty at the same time.
This potion will help your quest! That's funny and sounds like when Tim and the guys play D&D.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of bringing more creativity into basic writing. Would make the hum drum work email exciting.
ReplyDeleteThe one with the potion is the best! I'll have to remember that one.
ReplyDeleteHaha the first one is my fave
ReplyDeleteWith age writing is task gets harder not because of lack of creativity but knee pain that make me slow in all other chores with no time for writing lol
I confess, I do love the flowery writing but everything changes and we have to go with it. Have you ever read Walter Mosley. I love his writing style/sentence structure.
ReplyDelete@ Barbara -- No, I've never read any of Walter Mosley's books, but thanks for the recommendation! I did see the movie they made of his novel "Devil in a Blue Dress" though.
ReplyDeleteIf staring at my computer screen is writing, then I have been writing way too much. Writing is hard even for those who have done it for years, at least, it's what they say.
ReplyDeleteThese are amusing advices. I have always enojy whatever you post.
Have a lovely day.
Late for the train, I scramble aboard nonetheless, breathless from my most recent endeavors but determined to catch up with the witty and erudite mistress of letters known as She who Seeks. Ah, to seek! To seek and find is a worthy goal, but simply to seek is divine. I may lack the hours given to a day or a month to be able to set my quill to paper, or my fingers to keyboard as we do in this modern age, to respond to every one of my good lady's missives, but this one I could not leave unanswered.
ReplyDeleteAs always, dear Debra, you entertain and enlighten and provide for your worthy readers a trove of responses to the travails of life, all of which are amusing, some of which profound, many to be retold with great relish by your devoted acolytes, myself included.
With great admiration and respect and a cheeky grin, I remain, your humble servant and electronic friend,
E
@ e -- I bow to your loquaciousness!
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Too funny, Debra! I am at a loss for words.
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When it's time to tell my kids to come down to eat I text them something like, "Spawn, arise and join your sire and I for the feast!"
ReplyDelete@ Rommy -- Forsooth, I'm sure the fruit of your loins must instantly obey such a commanding invitation!
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