Machine Man

Posted by Stolzi on October 29, 1997 at 10:28:43:

In response to some thoughts about the letters, and a few questions. And no spoilers, written by Kate on October 29, 1997 at 07:04:05

] Also, does anyone know what "while this machine is to me" means?

It's a quote from Hamlet. Hamlet writes a letter to Ophelia which is read aloud by someone (Polonius?) and the closing is, "Yours, while this machine is to him, Hamlet." He means "as long as I have this body."

Does Byatt ever give the meaning of "Ask and Embla?" If not can supply. (Boy, do you suppose a thoroughly annotated edition of Possession will ever come forth? I could learn a lot!)

REPLIES:

• Annotated Edition and More Cassia 14:51:11 10/29/97 (0)
• Ask to Embla Jane Elizabeth 14:07:13 10/29/97 (4)
  • Ask to Embla kate 21:58:23 10/29/97 (0)
  • Ask to Embla, Part II Karen R 16:41:46 10/29/97 (1)
    • Browning's worship Jane Elizabeth 16:45:40 10/30/97 (0)
  • Ask to Embla Karen R 14:47:17 10/29/97 (0)

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