Excellence awarded! Congratulations László Krasznahorkai!!

On this day, 485 years ago, Thomas Cromwell was executed. A compelling yet flawed politician, portrayed with sensitivity in Mantel’s trilogy and in Mark Rylance’s film version. I am captivated by him in so many ways.

Such an important principle , but is it neglected more than applied among “critics” today?

Perceptive, eloquent and a fine reader of so much fine literature. Thankful for her sharing her readings with us lessers. Perry’s redolent introduction is a beautiful epitaph.

The return of Schutzhaft to another fascist state - Trump’s America.
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I have always loved this section of Derek Walcott’s poem - Volcano.

I know this is 17 years old but this book by @naomiaklein.bsky.social is simply important right now and a clear bellwether re: USA (and maybe globally) economic chaos. Needs to be read!

A book is like a garden that can be carried in a sleeve…a being that speaks on behalf of the dead…a friend who will not go to bed before you yourself have fall asleep—Al Jâdiz, Arab sage 9th Century.
h/t Lina Bolzoni, A Marvelous Solitude, pg. 1

Allow me to recommend Philippe Desan’s insightful, well-written biography of this Maître de vivre.

I have been re-reading these two important books by Harvard historian, Serhii Plokhy. To return to ´what’s true and what’s falsé.

Here is my copy of that wonderful experience.

Enjoying these late Beethoven sonatas through the exuberant performances of Igor Levit.

I am spending my weekend with the splendid virtuosity of Ragna Schirmer and her recording of the Handel Klaviersuiten (Berlin Classics - 3CD). High recommendations!

Starting the new year with this sensitive & remarkable recording of Mahler’s Titan.

@reaktionbooks.bsky.social This is an excellent study of Aby Warburg. High marks to Hönes! @warburginstitute.bsky.social