Frederick the Great, discussion post 16

[cahn]

We have slowed down a lot, but are still (sporadically) going! And somehow filled up the last post while I wasn't looking!

...I was asked to start a new thread so that STDs could be discussed. Really! :D

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Re: AW readthrough

[cahn]

It should be noted that Wilhelm, in spite of his intense passion for Sophie, did not neglect his marital duties.

Heh, yeah, I bet.

(Ziebura knew what she was about, putting that fratboy letter fairly close to the beginning... it definitely has affected my outlook on him.
Though I would also like to say here: I am even more convinced I made a good choice asking for AW first and wives second!)

in February 1747 he suffered a stroke during a flute concert in Potsdam

Wow, he really recovered very quickly from -- *goes back and checks the notes to Pulvis et Umbra, because I know mildred would have said something about -- ah, "might actually have been an acute neuritis episode." :)

Re: AW readthrough

[selenak]

Ziebura knew what she was about, putting that fratboy letter fairly close to the beginning... it definitely has affected my outlook on him.

When I originally read the biography, I remember my readerly sympathy was affected until the chapter "AW and his sisters", in which he's being a loyal brother and helper to Wilhelmine and Ulrike, letting me to conclude that while I definitely would not have wanted to be in a romantic relationship with him, let alone marry him, any more than his brothers, he was a good friend and relation to have.

Re: AW readthrough

[mildred_of_midgard]

I remember when we agreed cousin Ludolf might have been fun for teenage- and/or 20-something Hans Hermann to engage in pranks and escapades with, and a *really terrible husband*.

Re: AW readthrough

[mildred_of_midgard]

Wow, he really recovered very quickly from -- *goes back and checks the notes to Pulvis et Umbra, because I know mildred would have said something about -- ah, "might actually have been an acute neuritis episode."

LOL! My fic as reference work. I'm so proud. :D