"In a strange twist of events, this week’s reading (The Royal Commentaries of the Incas and General History of Peru by Garcilaso de la Vega) has me thinking about love, marriage and the writers of history." There is a song by an Argentine rock-ska band that I love that says: "At school they teach us to memorize / the dates of battles, / but how little they teach us about love." Your blog post somehow reminded me of this line. How do the victors tell the stories of love and affect? Is gossip the natural genre for this? Is it anti-imperial? I don't know...
lol this is such a great comparison, and although I have only seen the first season this actually does make a lot of sense. Has this blog convinced me that I need to get caught up on Bridgerton? This I am unsure of but I do absolutley appreatiate and adore the comparisons you have made.
Omg I was thinking about Bridgerton too when I read this! It seemed the Inca King had a lot more say than Queen Charlotte who seems to be struggling to be taken seriously (refusing to make a diamond in season 3) after naming Edwina as the diamond of the season and having Kate be the one betrothed to the Anthony in season 2. I wonder if the youth and girls had to or could prepare in any way to be more favourable in the eyes of the King and land a better match. Like could they learn some talents or were matches more strategic based on the family resources?
I admit, I've never watched Bridgerton. However, you've given me a reason to start! It seems as if cultures and their practices largely reflect each other, regardless of where and when they might be taking place. It would be cool to go past Bridgerton and compare with other TV shows and/or cultures in history!
“watching Bridgerton is actually an educational experience”
Evening school for middle-aged white moms when hubby is asleep, best paired with a little red wine and chocolate cake.
As writers of history, Lady Whistledown and Garcilaso can also be compared as their projects are not “objective,” but have particular objectives. They also do not just record events, but their ideas bring things into existence. But I don’t know if I can make these comparisons, I haven’t watched much Bridgerton..
Is this the stretch of the century?....perhaps. Am I somehow fully convinced in your argument....Yes, one hundred percent. I've only seen some of the show but the connections you've managed to make to writers like to de la vega are fascinating.
"In a strange twist of events, this week’s reading (The Royal Commentaries of the Incas and General History of Peru by Garcilaso de la Vega) has me thinking about love, marriage and the writers of history." There is a song by an Argentine rock-ska band that I love that says: "At school they teach us to memorize / the dates of battles, / but how little they teach us about love." Your blog post somehow reminded me of this line. How do the victors tell the stories of love and affect? Is gossip the natural genre for this? Is it anti-imperial? I don't know...
Here is the song:
https://youtu.be/P_6V-JTGn_M?si=SDi_QZWEE4Fn6NhV
Daniel that is so cool I’m going to listen immediately‼️
lol this is such a great comparison, and although I have only seen the first season this actually does make a lot of sense. Has this blog convinced me that I need to get caught up on Bridgerton? This I am unsure of but I do absolutley appreatiate and adore the comparisons you have made.
Omg I was thinking about Bridgerton too when I read this! It seemed the Inca King had a lot more say than Queen Charlotte who seems to be struggling to be taken seriously (refusing to make a diamond in season 3) after naming Edwina as the diamond of the season and having Kate be the one betrothed to the Anthony in season 2. I wonder if the youth and girls had to or could prepare in any way to be more favourable in the eyes of the King and land a better match. Like could they learn some talents or were matches more strategic based on the family resources?
Hi Orla,
I admit, I've never watched Bridgerton. However, you've given me a reason to start! It seems as if cultures and their practices largely reflect each other, regardless of where and when they might be taking place. It would be cool to go past Bridgerton and compare with other TV shows and/or cultures in history!
“watching Bridgerton is actually an educational experience”
Evening school for middle-aged white moms when hubby is asleep, best paired with a little red wine and chocolate cake.
As writers of history, Lady Whistledown and Garcilaso can also be compared as their projects are not “objective,” but have particular objectives. They also do not just record events, but their ideas bring things into existence. But I don’t know if I can make these comparisons, I haven’t watched much Bridgerton..
Is this the stretch of the century?....perhaps. Am I somehow fully convinced in your argument....Yes, one hundred percent. I've only seen some of the show but the connections you've managed to make to writers like to de la vega are fascinating.