Indeed 🙂
In Indo-European languages we have the two variations, from Proto-European ("rubeus" in Latin, "rakta" in Sanskrit) and the Arabic one.

Halfway through this and quite enjoying it. A very interesting read, though certainly not for everyone #currentlyreading #books #Turkey #nobel #orhanpamuk

So I finally made it to Haddon Hall last weekend and it was a gorgeous sunny day too and now I'm in the mood for some Jane Eyre (1996). Might catch that one tonight! #JaneEyre #CharlotteBronte #Bronte #PeakDistrict #Victorian

August is swiftly approaching and, as in the last few years, I intend to do a couple of "Women in Translation" reads. So far I've figured out two:

Convenience Store Woman - by Sayaka Murata
Ravages - by Violette Leduc (which I'll read in French)

what are your top choices for this summer? 😀

It's very cold out there in Dublin today (-1º) and I'm sick, so before I finish correcting my last batch of exams I'm having a massive cup of tea and watching some silly TV. Can't wait to finish work today to read something slightly more enchanting #books #winter #MyBooks2025 #erinmorgenstern

#Nosferatu was amazing, especially enjoyed the cinematography which was incredibly on point (wasn't expecting any less): gothic, atmospheric and totally reminiscent of #CasparDavidFriedrich's paintings. He's always been one of my favourites (German romanticism), so here are some of his works #Gothic