18th-Century Characters, Including Frederick the Great, Discussion Post 33

[cahn]

And, I mean, it doesn't have to be just 18th century characters, either!

(also, waiting for Yuletide!)

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Re: Derek Beales: Joseph II, Volume 1: In the Shadow of Maria Theresia 1741 - 1780

[selenak]

An example of the odd moment of Fritzian self awareness: after writing an entire letter about how modern Italy sucks in reply to Wilhelmine's "I love it here, yay Italy!" letter, he finishes by confessing it might just be that he's like the fox with the sour grapes, and the galley slave bitching about the unchained people. (And also, you're coming back, RIGHT?)

Re: Derek Beales: Joseph II, Volume 1: In the Shadow of Maria Theresia 1741 - 1780

[mildred_of_midgard]

Exactly the line that made me realize I shouldn't underestimate Fritz's capacity to surprise me!