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03-17-2007, 09:11 AM | #46 | ||||
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We couldn't know how your production reimagined Macbeth. That's why we couldn't discuss it particularly, only the concept of reimagining and of course other attempts we've been exposed to, will color opinions. Quote:
Makes me ponder whether you're importing Shakespeare into Tlingit or Tlingit into Shakespeare. Maybe importing Tlingit into America's consciousness, via Shakespeare. Caution - Do not try to determine this, while stoned! Quote:
I don't drink coffee, preferring to get my caffine elsewhere. But I realize the vast majority use coffee.... I'm cool with that and neither condemn them nor defend myself. We both wonder about those decaf drinkers, though. Quote:
I should think these human foibles would show up in the campfire tales and bedtime stories of every culture. Could be the basis of many religions, too. You said. "....retranslated over and over again for each new generation, and perhaps read by those who learn the original language." Are you referring to being translated, literally, into different languages? Or the lessons they contain, the wisdom they carry, being translated into how it can apply to the readers life? Obviously, oral stories that survive, do so because they struck a chord with each person that passed it on. Contain wisdom and humor every generation could identify with. Again, a million thanks, for spending a little time to entertain and educate us on another little piece of the world. Hopefully, someone at the Smithsonian is smart enough to capture and preserve one of your performances.
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03-19-2007, 03:06 AM | #47 |
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Makes me ponder whether you're importing Shakespeare into Tlingit or Tlingit into Shakespeare. Maybe importing Tlingit into America's consciousness, via Shakespeare.
Bruce, I would hope it's all three, and more. You said. "....retranslated over and over again for each new generation, and perhaps read by those who learn the original language." Are you referring to being translated, literally, into different languages? Or the lessons they contain, the wisdom they carry, being translated into how it can apply to the readers life? Both. Translations can't help but be a generational interpretation. Last generation's Ciardi translation of Dante's Inferno gives way to Pinsky's. Again, a million thanks, for spending a little time to entertain and educate us on another little piece of the world. Hopefully, someone at the Smithsonian is smart enough to capture and preserve one of your performances. Yes, we've videotaped. Watch out for sealaskaheritage.org when it starts being available in the months ahead. Thanks, Ishmael |
03-19-2007, 03:55 AM | #48 |
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I'm glad to hear it was videotaped, it's certainly peaked my curiosity and I'll bet at least a few others. If you think of it, give us a heads up when sealaskaheritage.org becomes available.
Thanks again for your patience, and stop by once in a while when you're bored, we're always asking questions.
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