Hum Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 One hundred eight years ago today, the world welcomed Theodor Seuss Geisel, better-known as Dr. Seuss?legendary children's book author, radical ideologist, lover of reading. Among his many creative feats is a fairly unknown, fairly scandalous one: In 1939, when Geisel left Vanguard for Random House, he had one condition for his new publisher, Bennett Cerf?that he would let Geisel do an "adult" book first. The result was The Seven Lady Godivas: The True Facts Concerning History's Barest Family, which tells the story of nudist sisters who, after their father's death, pledge not to wed until each of them has "brought to the light of the world some new and worthy Horse Truth, of benefit to man." Geisel wrote in the foreword: "A beautiful story of love, honor and scientific achievement has too long been gathering dust in the archives." The humorous story is based on the Lady Godiva legend, according to which in 1037 the Earl of Coventry's wife rode naked on horseback through the streets of Coventry, protesting against her husband's unfair taxes. The citizens of Coventry were ordered to remain indoors, shuttered, as she rode. But one man, Peeping Tom, peered out and was then struck blind. more & pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted March 31, 2012 Member Share Posted March 31, 2012 Interesting. Apparently even with such an interesting subject Geisel was a terrible adult writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 that was a disappointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Never make it as a movie. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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