User talk:Cyta

Nice to know you are here

Here you are, your first Wikipedia message. Nice to have you on board. Always and forever England, home and beauty! The best of luck Clio the Muse 10:23, 8 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hitler the reader

You are right, of course, Cyta; my point here was by way of a comic aside (in a highly comic thread!). To be honest with you I do not believe that Hitler was ever much of a reader, of any kind of material, even Nietzsche. The 'reading' in question was actually that of Joseph Goebbels, who recited passages to the Führer from Carlyle's tome-like History of Friedrich II of Prussia in the dying days of the Third Reich. Hitler's own reading preferences were very light indeed, including the work of his beloved Karl May, a boyhood favourite whose books remained in his bedside collection to the end. So now you know! Clio the Muse 14:36, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I wouldn't have bothered pulling anyone else up on it actually, I am just used to you providing such an indepth analysis of all things I was surprised. I am glad to see Burke mentioned on your user page, looks like I guessed right! Cyta 14:41, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Although looking at the article you linked too, there is no mention of Hitler in the famous fans section alongside the likes of Einstein, I'm guessing that'd be a controversial addition.Cyta 14:44, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Probably; but if you want to add this go ahead: live dangerously! If you need a 'reliable source', well, here you are:

For Adolf, however, the fascination with Karl May never faded. As Reich Chancellor he still read the May stories, recommending them, too, to his generals, whom he accused of lacking imagination. (Hitler, 1889-1936, Ian Kershaw, Penguin Books, 2001 edition, p. 25)

I can supply other references, if needs be, including Hitler's admiration for a speech he heard May make in Vienna in 1912 on-of all things-pacifism! Clio the Muse 15:11, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, but I don't think it's particularly relevant to May's work, and as any fans of his would be certain to object I won't bother. Not that I don't enjoy a good argument but I do have better things to argue about. Cyta 08:00, 27 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Muse takes you by the hand

♥ Clio the Muse 22:19, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I'm touched Cyta 07:23, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]