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The Door
The instinct to survive can make us do strange things. As a result of the Great Depression, Hungary was economically desperate. The country began depending upon Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy for its survival. In 1940, Hungary became the fourth … Continue reading
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Tagged Hungarian Revolution of 1956, Hungary, Magda Szabò. The Door
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Tulips and Hats
That year they’d decided on fondue for Christmas lunch. But before dunking their forks into the bubbling hot cheese, they put their hats on and danced around the tulips. It made them feel silly and delightfully dizzy and like children … Continue reading
Self-Portrait with Hat
The day of her birthday, her thoughts were stronger than mirrors. “The future is now”, she told herself, “and I must focus on the present before it runs out.” Birthdays made her think of musical arrangements. The song is the … Continue reading
Rewriting the Self
In 1512, Dutch philosopher Erasmus of Rotterdam published a text on how to rewrite pre-existing texts. The purpose was to show that there were many ways to say the same thing. His book, De Copia, begins like this: “The speech … Continue reading
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Tagged choices, De Copia, Erasmus of Rotterdam, Exercises in Style, Raymond Queneau, self-narration
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