Last week's book was Pygmalion, by Bernard Shaw. I definitely enjoyed it, though it wasn't what I was expecting. I haven't read many plays other than Shakespeare (who gives little to no stage direction) so it was very different to see this perspective. It didn't end how I expected either, but I liked the ending all the same. I didn't actually find a cover for this book (and I don't recommend searching either, as Pygmalion is part of Greek/Roman mythology and they had interesting choices of art.) (Though the book has nothing to do with mythology.) Today, we watched a production of Pygmalion, entitled My Fair Lady, staring Audrey Hepburn. She is beautiful and elegant and classic. A joy to watch! The movie followed the plot of the book quite well, adding nearly six months that the book just skimmed over (and I was very happy to finally see some interpretation of those months!) The ending was...I thought the same, but implied something different if you hadn't read the book. Oh well. I still enjoyed the movie nonetheless. Very delightful. Enjoyable. And musical, lol.
Skyeler
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