+Henki Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I haven't seen this one proposed yet. Literary Sites would be any place that's crucial to a certain literary work, but not necessarily the city the story was based in. "The Streetcar Named Desire" - you could waymark the actual streetcar. If there's a particular diner mentioned in a book, it could be waymarked. If there's a particular house, museum, park, etc. that's the backdrop for a literary work, it would qualify. What do y'all think? Link to comment
Jeremy Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Would this just be for Non-Fiction or would that be an attribute for the category? Non-Fiction Fiction - Mystery, Western, Fantasy, Science Fiction, etc. That could be a busy category I really like it though. It's fun to find books that reference your area. Link to comment
+Henki Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 I was thinking of fictional works, but non-fiction could also be included. I don't want cities themselves included, unless it's a small town. Let's face it, New York and Los Angeles are in a multitude of books, and I don't think I'd get the same feeling seeing a NY sign listed as I would seeing the ice cream shop from "The Way the Crow Flies" listed. Now if it were a NY deli that was mentioned in a literary work, that would be something to include. Link to comment
+Shorelander Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I'm slightly confused about the inclusion of non-fiction, though. Does that mean a book about the American Revolution will lead to the Waymarking of all these American Revolution sites? Those would be better off in their own category, methinks. Anyway, I am pro-this category for fiction only. Link to comment
+Henki Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 Shorelander - I think you're right, fictional works only. The more I consider what's non-fiction, the more I realize anything and everything could just about fall under that category. Link to comment
Jeremy Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 And, as you say, only specific locations mentioned in fiction where the characters interacted - like a diner or a news stand. It would be a nice companion to the Movie Locations category. Link to comment
+moipaman Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Henki, I'm sure you don't need my support but I think this would be an interesting category. I believe that if I were to visit this category I may be compelled to get the book and learn more about it. Link to comment
+dh2000dh Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I can think of a certain Dr Seuss book you need to find, Moipaman! D Link to comment
+jcak1979 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I think that this is a great category. I have found a few places in wisconsin from books that I would love to share! Link to comment
+wilsonjw Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I haven't seen this one proposed yet. Literary Sites would be any place that's crucial to a certain literary work, but not necessarily the city the story was based in. "The Streetcar Named Desire" - you could waymark the actual streetcar. If there's a particular diner mentioned in a book, it could be waymarked. If there's a particular house, museum, park, etc. that's the backdrop for a literary work, it would qualify. What do y'all think? I like it...do you want to start up a group? Link to comment
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