Tag Archives: Georges Rodenbach

balzac: from appearance into essence

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Dave

Rodin’s memorial to Balzac, the great writer offended decency, and the prevailing taste of the public and a good part of the French establishment. Auguste Rodin’s statue of Honore de Balzac is an imaginary figure, conceived and sculptured half a … Continue reading →

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CASTLES IN SHIFTING SANDS

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Dave

And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.(Exodus.2:12) ”In Paris, there’s Berthe Courrière, kabbalist, devotee of the Black Arts and serial … Continue reading →

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RESTLESS SPIRITS IN A SILT BOUND CITY

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Dave

In Bruges, it is said that holy candles burn all night in the houses on the eve of All Souls, and the bells toll till midnight, or even till morning. people, too, often set lighted candles on the graves. A … Continue reading →

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