COMPLETE: Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli) by Julia Ward Howe - jo

Ciufi · Post by **Ciufi** » August 17th, 2019, 4:22 pm

Chapter 8 is in the MW. I just realized that on the previous two chapters, I neglected to enter "Ready for PL". Sorry!

In reading these old biographies (which I love), I can never figure out what the rationale is for where they choose to end a chapter. It always seems so random!

HZFerr · Post by **HZFerr** » August 19th, 2019, 9:48 am

sect 6 & 7
PL OK

I tend to think time restrictions play a part with writers.

Margaret was an amazing woman.

HZFerr · Post by **HZFerr** » August 20th, 2019, 8:16 pm

sect 8
PL OK

Ciufi · Post by **Ciufi** » August 22nd, 2019, 12:46 pm

Thank you!
Chapter nine is now in the MW. Interesting chapter, but with all the flubs I made in the "rough draft," I am delighted to be finally through with editing so I can kiss it goodbye!

HZFerr · Post by **HZFerr** » August 23rd, 2019, 8:31 pm

sect 9
PL OK

Great work.

Margaret's advice to the women prisoners was brilliant!

Ciufi · Post by **Ciufi** » August 27th, 2019, 1:09 pm

Thanks! Yes, my admiration for her increases with every chapter!

Chapter 10 is now in the MW.

HZFerr · Post by **HZFerr** » August 27th, 2019, 6:59 pm

sect 10
PL OK

Ciufi · Post by **Ciufi** » August 29th, 2019, 3:21 pm

Thank you (merci). Chapter 11 is in MW, wherein Margaret is saying things in French to people with French names. I very vaguely remember doing well in my French classes in high school - but since I graduated high school in 1974 (

) ... it's a little bit of a stretch now!

Post by **knotyouraveragejo** » August 30th, 2019, 7:41 am

I sympathize! My last French class was Freshman year in college, a little bit longer ago than yours.

I find Forvo a useful site for native pronunciations, especially in languages where I have no clue about pronunciation. You might give it a try next time, but giving it your best shot is perfectly acceptable here.

HZFerr · Post by **HZFerr** » August 30th, 2019, 9:05 am

hehehe

We are all in the same boat French wise (mine started in 7th grade).
As we say in Brooklyn, "you done good".

sect 11
PL OK

Ciufi · Post by **Ciufi** » August 30th, 2019, 10:56 am

Thanks so much!
Could not do without Forvo and Emma saying! But even with help, I note that the French r I used to roll so well has turned into some kind of rogue Italian old lady thing (like me

). Luckily, Margaret is moving on to Italy now!

Ciufi · Post by **Ciufi** » September 1st, 2019, 4:54 pm

Chapter 12 is in the mw - a nice short one!

HZFerr · Post by **HZFerr** » September 2nd, 2019, 8:25 pm

sect 12
PL OK

We are not old ladies, we are mature (aged).

Like fine wine.

Cheers!

Ciufi · Post by **Ciufi** » September 3rd, 2019, 3:04 pm

Well, I will certainly drink to that!

Chapter 13 is now in the MW.

Ciufi · Post by **Ciufi** » September 5th, 2019, 12:50 pm

Chapter 14 in the MW (the plot thickens!).