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10 hours ago · 1947, 1979 and 2017: three very different westerns. The Big Sky by A.B. Guthrie (1947) French title: La captive aux yeux clairs. Skeletons by Glendon Swarthout (1979) French title: 11h14. Translated by F.M. Watkins. Revised by Marc Boulet.
10 hours ago · 劇作家・小説家として知られるモームのエッセイ集「サミング・アップ」。 その第11章を朗読してみた。 文章における「曖昧さ」(obscurity)の原因を2つ述べている。 1つは「怠慢」(negligence)、もう1つは「わがまま」(wilfulness)。 換言すると、 ①簡単明瞭に述べようとする努力が足りないこと ② ...
10 hours ago · Traditionally one of Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations, Penang has attracted important people such as W. Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Lee Kuan Yew, Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. The state is recognised for its architecture and cultural diversity, natural attractions, and its culinary scene.
10 hours ago · And yet, having now read Viki Cramer’s excellent and engaging book, The Memory of Trees, Western Australia (WA) is botanically “the richest corner of the continent” with 8,379 plant taxa recorded, more than the rainforests of the north and east coasts of Australia. (A handy appendix lists the 112 eucalyptus species mentioned in the text.)
10 hours ago · Hello! I’ve been very quiet in June, perhaps as a reaction to all those book reviews (albeit mini reviews) during A Book A Day in May. It’s also been a really busy time – but good…
10 hours ago · W. Somerset Maugham's story of a young man who finds his way to a simple life in complicated times had a large effect on my whole life. If you haven't read The Razor's Edge , you're in for a treat. Alan Furst has a magical talent for recreating Europe in the days before and into World War Two.
10 hours ago · We must see the beauty of quietness. We must go through life so inconspicuously that Fate does not notice us. And let us seek the love of simple, ignorant people. Their ignorance is better than all our knowledge. Let us be silent, content in our little corner, meek and gentle like them. That is the wisdom of life.” ~ W. Somerset Maugham
