Subject: Exactly.
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Posted on: 2008-12-23 23:00:00 UTC
I have a rant about this dating back years.
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To make Shakespeare spin in his grave is to move his bones. by
on 2008-12-20 19:00:00 UTC
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*nods* by
on 2008-12-23 05:01:00 UTC
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I saw "Toil and Trouble," but I've already got two (more) Shakespeare PPCs and a P+P one in the works for Agent Glass to get through. I can put it back on my list, if you want. Agent Glass (formerly) worked in the (now-defunct) English Classics Division of the DMS, so I've been writing up old mission reports. Only one finished so far, for a "Much Ado" fic. http://www.freewebs.com/ppc23/prequelmissionlog1.htm
I don't care if he's out of copyright, I'm still doing missions when they mess around with the Bard. -
*eye twitches* by
on 2008-12-20 23:44:00 UTC
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Seriously, people should not mess with ol' Macbeth. *protective of his favourites*
Also, I had no idea there was Shakespeare fanfiction. That worries me for some reason. -
What worries me is that Shakespeare is out of copyright by
on 2008-12-21 03:58:00 UTC
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Which means that, technically, it doesn't necessarily have to qualify as "fanfiction" anymore - they could go out and publish it.
(And by the way, Ironic Over-Power? *heafts sledgehammer* Don't even THINK about it.) -
Oh, holy badfic-on-a-stick, by
on 2008-12-22 22:46:00 UTC
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*published* Shakespeare badfic? It burns...
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Thankfully, publishers usually have some sense... by
on 2008-12-23 04:37:00 UTC
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Except whomever published Ergaon. That terminal lapse in judgement aside, Shakespeare has enough of a reputation among academics that I doubt it'll actually happen. Still, I have that sledgehammer ready to smack the Ironic-Over Power if need be.
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People are traditionally blind... by
on 2008-12-23 08:32:00 UTC
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...when it comes to their children.
And I do believe Eragon was (originally, at least) published by Christopher Paolini's parents. (And please, someone, correct me if I'm wrong.) -
Exactly. by
on 2008-12-23 23:00:00 UTC
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I have a rant about this dating back years.
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I think so, too. Which just goes to show that nepotism by
on 2008-12-23 22:03:00 UTC
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is a MISTAKE.
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Wikipedia by
on 2008-12-23 10:38:00 UTC
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That'd probably have the answer...
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Oh you logical people. by
on 2008-12-23 22:24:00 UTC
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But I did check~ and it's true.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eragon#Backgroundandpublication_history
It's a thrilling read. Really. -
*sniggers* by
on 2008-12-30 11:31:00 UTC
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"Over 135 talks were given at bookshops, libraries and schools, many with Paolini dressed up in a medieval costume."
That makes me giggle lots.
But I'd be furious if my mum did that. I hate been called into the spotlight and if I do ever decide to try and publish some of my original fiction (HA!), I'll use a false name like "A. Psuedo-Nymme". -
...*blink* She wants 'Toil and Trouble'? I'll GIVE her toil by
on 2008-12-20 21:32:00 UTC
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and LOTS of trouble.
No, that's not a claim - I don't have time for another mission - just an expression of astonishment. *gags* -
... by
on 2008-12-20 22:17:00 UTC
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Is nothing sacred? Nothing? Why, why, why...
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Of course nothing's sacred... by
on 2008-12-22 12:01:00 UTC
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Haven't you heard of Bible fanfiction? But where's the Qu'ran section on FF.net? *cough*Racism*cough* :P
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At least there's no Book Of Shadows fic. (nm) by
on 2008-12-22 12:52:00 UTC
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Shut up! by
on 2008-12-22 18:00:00 UTC
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*glances around furtively* You'll curse it into existance!
~Zoe~ -
Mwuhahahah! (nm) by
on 2008-12-23 15:55:00 UTC
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What's BoS? (nm) by
on 2008-12-22 12:57:00 UTC
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Wiccan holy book. by
on 2008-12-23 02:07:00 UTC
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Sort of a combination record book, scripture, recipe book and slam diary.
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Ah... by
on 2008-12-23 10:39:00 UTC
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sounded like the Satanist's Bible to me. Aren't Wiccans supposed to be all love and puppies? (And generally nutters, but whatever)
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Seconded. by
on 2008-12-22 22:40:00 UTC
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I get the feeling I should know this, but, um, what?