I read Pygmalion by GB Shaw a couple of days back. The movie My Fair Lady is an exact adaptation of this book except for the songs. But the songs have only enhanced the movie's charm. As I read the book, I could recall the movie very clearly. GP and AH have enacted their roles perfectly :-). The book in itself is very interesting though I'm a bit hesitant in trying out GB Shaw's other works as I generally stay away from heavy reading. So, I don't know what they are like. Long time back, I had similar plans to try out Don Quixote. I haven't done that yet. The book size scares me. I finished books like LOTR, Gone with the Wind, Far pavilions, etc in a couple of days but those books could hold my attention. But Im afraid to try the serious ones.
Currently, I'm reading Jim Corbett's Jungle Lore. I didn't realise that I had already crossed the 5th chapter. Finally, I had to put down the book as it was pretty late at night and tigers generally play the lead in my nightmares :-D. Jim Corbett has led such an adventurous life ! Our day-to-day life is so dull in comparison :-D.
Kumaun or rather the pahari stories hold some charm. Its an equal delight to read Ruskin Bond. Their love for the mountains shows in their stories.
Why can't the journal papers be this interesting !! :-( I have to go through a couple of them now :-((
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