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interesting review blog on New Yorker site

In: Academia| Catholocism| Cultural History| Historical Fiction| Italy| Renaissance| Sacred Hearts| Sarah Dunant| Uncategorized| Women's Studies

3 Aug 2009

So, someone sent this to me today and I was fascinated to read it. : http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2009/08/sarah-dunant-bares-all.html
It is quite close to my heart because ,of couse, while the renaissance is known for its beauty and wonder, it was also a time of huge violence and brutality.  That I certainly believe. And given the levels of pain [...]

west and now east

In: Academia| Art History| Catholocism| Cultural History| Florence| Historical Fiction| Italy| Music| Renaissance| Sacred Hearts| Sarah Dunant| Women's Studies

3 Aug 2009

i think Lewis and Clark did it the other way around, yes but I finally arrive in the East.  First Washington and a great NPR interview with Lianne Hanson, then Miami – Book and Books and one hell of smart audience firing on al cylinders – thank you Miami Now New York City To all [...]

seattle via the gulf islands

In: Academia| Art History| Catholocism| Cultural History| Historical Fiction| Italy| Renaissance| Sacred Hearts| Sarah Dunant

21 Jul 2009

first thing to note. It’s hot. Seattle sings in the sushine.  i got here yestrday after a fantastic weekend at the Denman island Writers and Readers festival. If you don’t know about it and you live anywhere in British Columbia then check it out. The most beautiful place, the kindest most hospitable people and the [...]


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