tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post3828517062893086016..comments2024-02-12T17:59:33.534-06:00Comments on RAZORED ZEN: Poul Anderson RecalledCharles Gramlichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-79849776644283631452008-03-05T14:05:00.000-06:002008-03-05T14:05:00.000-06:00I definitely have to look this man up!I definitely have to look this man up!WHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815646433314236886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-55584917718545267772008-03-05T09:28:00.000-06:002008-03-05T09:28:00.000-06:00I'm glad you brought up Poul Anderson. I have rea...I'm glad you brought up Poul Anderson. I have read some of his short stories. I have always wanted to read some of his novels, but still haven't gotten around to it.<BR/><BR/>I too share your conflict about war. I love Robert E. Howard and his stories of battle. But, I don't want war.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-24694740560760345672008-03-04T21:03:00.000-06:002008-03-04T21:03:00.000-06:00Billy, we should consider it our sacred duty to ke...Billy, we should consider it our sacred duty to keep some of these great names out in the world. There are many great writers whose work still deserves to be read.<BR/><BR/>David McMahon, if you like his stuff you'll find plenty of stuff. He must have written at least 70 to 80 books.<BR/><BR/>Duke Scoob, thanks for visiting. GLad you liked the poem. I don't always do rhyming poetry but I do enjoy the flow of it when I can come up with it.<BR/><BR/>Bernita, thank you. That means much coming from you. Your work is always so polished.<BR/><BR/>Phil, thanks also for visiting. I'm going to review some more of Anderson's work. I think his single best book is "The Broken Sword."Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-17343858540060705582008-03-04T16:02:00.000-06:002008-03-04T16:02:00.000-06:00Haven't read any Poul Anderson for an age. I will ...Haven't read any Poul Anderson for an age. I will add the saga to my list. Thank you.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17275084269571688281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-58995088313116925512008-03-04T15:36:00.000-06:002008-03-04T15:36:00.000-06:00You paint a wonderful word picture, Charles.You paint a wonderful word picture, Charles.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-24305997554307847502008-03-04T15:14:00.000-06:002008-03-04T15:14:00.000-06:00I've not read him either but, like David, will do ...I've not read him either but, like David, will do so. Your account certainly got me interested.<BR/><BR/>Great poem, too. Thought provoking and engaging. Rare, for me, when reading modern poetry.Duke Scoobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373110658138460793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-41856773679144078402008-03-04T13:08:00.000-06:002008-03-04T13:08:00.000-06:00I've never read his stuff or even heard of him, bu...I've never read his stuff or even heard of him, but I'm off to research him ....david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-50376982143434193922008-03-04T10:35:00.000-06:002008-03-04T10:35:00.000-06:00I love it when someone "resurrects" a great storyt...I love it when someone "resurrects" a great storyteller. Not many people know of George McDonald, for example, who lit a fire under C.S. Lewis. Without McDonald, there would have been no Narnia or Space Trilogy from Lewis. Here's to those who have been forgotten. Great post!WHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815646433314236886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-88891008557582466142008-03-04T08:30:00.000-06:002008-03-04T08:30:00.000-06:00Steve Malley, now that you mention it I do remembe...Steve Malley, now that you mention it I do remember that story about him and the yellow pad. I'm going to review some of his books for my next post.<BR/><BR/>Julie, thanks. It was a nice exercise to do too. I enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>Erik, it's not pc to admit to such feelings but I think they are a part of our human heritage,<BR/><BR/>Rachel, I have read some of Tepper's work but not that one. I'll have to check it out.<BR/><BR/>Lana, you are very good for my ego. Your Sweety Q just went up a few more points. You now have the highest score ever recorded.<BR/><BR/>Steve, yes, there were great heroics on both sides at Stamford Bridge. I'm a big history buff but yes, am glad I didn't live then.<BR/><BR/>Travis, I don't know what it is that calls to the blood, but we humans better find out and get rid of it.<BR/><BR/>Shauna, when you put it that way about TV, wow it is depressing. I probably don't watch much more than an hour to and hour and a half or so. And I'm glad.<BR/><BR/>Randy Johnson, I thought the best Poul Anderson fantasy was "The Broken Sword." It was just outstanding. I always liked the Flandry books too and have all of them.<BR/><BR/>H.E. I'm glad to see you are still visiting around. I'll check out the new digs.<BR/><BR/>Mark, I'm sure Ivan has slain many enemies. Especially if they came in bottles. ;) <BR/><BR/>Miladysa, I agree, let him remain hidden. We need mysteries. So cool how much history you live with.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-85817280322928679502008-03-04T05:02:00.000-06:002008-03-04T05:02:00.000-06:00Exciting post Charles and although I have never re...Exciting post Charles and although I have never read the books of Poul Anderson his subject matter fascinates me.<BR/><BR/>The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place a short distance away from where I live. The moors and lands surrounding my home have seen many battles and viking raids. <BR/><BR/>Somewhere very close by the burial of a Chieftain took place following one such battle. Although there are very detailed Chronicles of these events historians continue to search for the battle site [there are two possible locations]. Our Chieftain remains hidden and long may he do so!Miladysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065128196666157541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-20085040211743338182008-03-04T04:54:00.000-06:002008-03-04T04:54:00.000-06:00This sounds like Ivan, no not Ivan the terrible bu...This sounds like Ivan, no not Ivan the terrible but Ivan of Newmarket.<BR/><BR/>Peace<BR/><BR/>markthe walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-68655314668303085022008-03-03T23:19:00.000-06:002008-03-03T23:19:00.000-06:00Wow, his story sure has touched you. What a great...Wow, his story sure has touched you. What a great post Charles. <BR/><BR/>My new blog is up now at http://maternalspark.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>please, please visit me there. <BR/><BR/>HHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617259549508716343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-56305917603439508622008-03-03T21:43:00.000-06:002008-03-03T21:43:00.000-06:00I was always partial to his Flandry novels. I've n...I was always partial to his Flandry novels. I've never read his Viking trilogy. I may have to look those up. Conan The Rebel was one of the better pastiches.Randy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627907086811387527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-80163073837284202782008-03-03T19:47:00.000-06:002008-03-03T19:47:00.000-06:00Somehow I've never gotten around to Poul Anderson,...Somehow I've never gotten around to Poul Anderson, but the Viking series sounds fascinating. <BR/><BR/>Part of why I enjoy about real and fantasy warrior-heroes is that they dream big and dare big. That's refreshing to read about in a time of tiny dreams. The average American watches four hours of TV a day, which are four hours not spent doing or dreaming or creating or making a meaningful life in any way.Shauna Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871768714926149114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-77994581627737227782008-03-03T19:29:00.000-06:002008-03-03T19:29:00.000-06:00I have a few books from Anderson - Three Hearts an...I have a few books from Anderson - Three Hearts and Three Lions, and two volumes of The Annals of the Time Patrol.<BR/><BR/>I haven't read the books about Hardrede, but I find myself sometimes feeling as you describe about the primal emotions of war waged by axe and by broadsword.<BR/><BR/>I think that's one reason why I read so many combat biographies. It's important to remind myself that war isn't what I think it is.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-77066666840654721982008-03-03T19:27:00.000-06:002008-03-03T19:27:00.000-06:00I can understand your divided feelings. I agree w...I can understand your divided feelings. I agree with you that war--especially that of the distant past--is fascinating. I'm sure you know that Harold Godwinson, who defeated Harald Hardrede at Stamford Bridge, prevailed because he led his army on a forced march to meet the enemy, and thus had the element of surprise. Godwinson tried the same tactic against William the Bastard at Hastings, but Godwinson's army was exhausted, and broke ranks when William feigned a retreat.<BR/><BR/>Thus William the Bastard became William the Conqueror. It was a fascinating time, though I'm glad I didn't live then.steve on the slow trainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257811143869341854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-52536236013419665942008-03-03T19:05:00.000-06:002008-03-03T19:05:00.000-06:00You make Hardrede look like a mama's boy.You make Hardrede look like a mama's boy.Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-51961777167420516982008-03-03T18:28:00.000-06:002008-03-03T18:28:00.000-06:00Have you ever heard of the book Gate to Women's Co...Have you ever heard of the book Gate to Women's Country by Sherri S. Tepper? She kind of addresses that double edged war thing in her world. You might find it intriguing if you ever time. <BR/><BR/>I think I've just read bits and pieces of Poul Anderson but Harald's story sounds stirring. And I like what Steve said about how Anderson got around writer's block. Cool!Rachel V. Olivierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993034871233904955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-65433094403094912542008-03-03T16:45:00.000-06:002008-03-03T16:45:00.000-06:00I always liked Poul Anderson and esp. love his Vik...I always liked Poul Anderson and esp. love his Vikings -- maybe a touch of the blood and yes, I get the primal delight in war. Like Vulcans, we try to sublimate, albeit with war-feelings intact.Erik Donald Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332500850365598564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-86764490852719479632008-03-03T16:29:00.000-06:002008-03-03T16:29:00.000-06:00Charles, just catching up after a hectic few days ...Charles, just catching up after a hectic few days and to say thanks for <BR/>writing as you did about your Dad. Very moving story. Might like to do this myself at some point.virtual nexushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955335598875413324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-84372717499737105002008-03-03T16:01:00.000-06:002008-03-03T16:01:00.000-06:00Hear hear!And yeah, Poul Anderson was a heck of a ...Hear hear!<BR/><BR/>And yeah, Poul Anderson was a heck of a storyteller. <BR/><BR/>I seem to recall that he was of the 'yellow-pad-and-ballpoint' school, and that he prevented writer's block by writing whatever else came into his mind in parantheses in his tablet. Sometimes whole chapters or big chunks of novellas, other times grocery lists and pesky chores. When the paranthesis closed again, he'd pick the story back up and run!Steve Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561234111786788616noreply@blogger.com