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lessing and nathan the wise guy

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Dave

It says much about the Enlightenment spirit that the playwright Gotthold Lessing preferred to look upon himself as a critic. It says much about Lessing the critic that his greatest work of poetic criticism was entitled Laokoon. To Lessing, the … Continue reading →

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IN-SEINE IMPRESSIONS OF ART & INSULT

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Dave

From source to estuary, the Seine has lavished her curves and geniality upon those drawn to her, particularly artists who have endlessly pursued her image, thus each finding their own.In the mind’s eye, one sees the Seine only in the … Continue reading →

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