Let’s see if my second attempt of shortlisting and thanks is a little more successful.
As each month’s challenge progresses, the theme (and genre, in this case) seem to become more crystallised. When the challenge was first posted I was dumbfounded but can say now that after reading everyone’s entries I completely ‘get’ Tudorpunk and look forward to seeing it feature on QI sometime soon
First off I want to thank everyone who shortlisted me – it’s really nice to see your name in someone’s list, even if it doesn’t lead to a vote. And speaking of votes, thank you to
Bowler1,
Interversus and
Starbeast (and thanks
Starbeast for the font colour)
Here (in order of posting) are my shortlistings. Perhaps I have been a bit lenient in cases which may or may not have drifted slightly from the Tudor period. As long as the Tudor ‘spirit’ was evident, I was happy.
So:
Stormcrow –
Rotten Luck for a time-traveller. The image of John Lydon – always one for a
bon (or, rather – if his recent appearance on Question Time is anything to go by –
misplaced)
mot – at the stake is a striking one.
And a punful play on the ‘punk’ in Tudorpunk.
TSP –
November 5, 1580. For Edward’s internal voice, the saltpetre mix and the last line.
Lucky_Lola -
From the Immolating Diary of Inigo Jones. For a cleverly constructed visual treat and the lasting image of what clockwork fireflies may look like.
Bowler1 –
Wise Woman – A confession; I have to admit that zombies (along with ‘sexy vampires’ bore me to tears…as far as I am concerned modern vampires start and end with
‘Salem’s Lot. However your story completely caught my imagination. I'm particularly horrified by the Black Death and the thought of Olde Worlde zombies coupled with that plague is a really evocative image; not least how they came about. There is so much I like about this and that is why it got my vote. Lock up your dead – what a chilling spin on something already chilling…
Stilearning –
Burning Roses. I don’t really know how to break down why I liked this but I think it is because of the sense of dysfunction of the factions. The whole feel of it appealed to me and the inclusion of ‘nuclear’ in the last line was the final nail.
Chrispenycate –
Might Plymouth Sound? My vote was tied between this and Bowler1’s. Apart from awe at the meter, content, humour and authenticity (and the ‘exeunt’ which I loved), I think I felt a deep sense of envy at your skills of verse. Of all your verses this has been my favourite. In the end I decided I had to give my vote to someone who managed to sell zombies to me
Alchemist –
A Cunning Plan. Another great Blackadder/Baldrick reference. The concept of a Tudornet is a great one, and the last two lines came out of nowhere which made me start, and laugh.
Mosaix –
But I Have The Hearth and Stomach of a… Genius. Our Lizzy is not the only Lizzy! I remember when David Icke made those claims I was astounded that anyone could be that cuh-wazy. I just liked the whole idea of this and the end visual is great.
Parson –
Saved from the Fire. A nice take on our nursery rhymes and the side references are really clever.
HareBrain –
Doublet Oh Seven. I don’t know if I can add to what has been said here about this naughty little piece. You’re just too d*** clever!
James Coote –
The New World. For originality and the (once again) striking visual of the colours and floating islands. Loved the name, too: Cortezia (although, was I the only one who at first read it as ‘Cortexiphan’? Must have been something to do with the idea of travelling portals) So different from the rest of our offerings.
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