I am a writer and translator. My most recent project is 'Anneliese's House' by Lou Andreas-Salomé, which I translated with Raleigh Whitinger. The profile image is from the wallpaper in William Morris's drawing room. My website is www.diehoren.com.
Frank Beck
The suffragettes bombed buildings, threw axes at politicians, committed arson and more. They were a hell of a lot worse than Palestine Action.
Helen
How do you picture a typical Parisienne of today? Le Monde in the English speaks with Jeanne Damas, who might qualify.
Some interesting thoughts from Bob Dylan and others about what it means to turn 80.
Some interesting thoughts from Bob Dylan and others about what it means to turn 80.
Frank Beck
The 34-year-old has showcased her youth and creative world since the earliest days of social media. To mark the 10th birthday of her ready-to-wear clothing and beauty brand, she is launching a special...
How much does a conductor need to know about the mechanics of playing the various orchestral instruments? Some good advice from Vasily Petrenko:
Her poem 'Bohemia Lies by the Sea' is a good introduction to Bachmann's work:
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'Someone who used to be me' -- in celebration of the centenary of Ingeborg Bachmann birth (June 25):
Kyiv is under attack.
Explosions shake the night.
Air defense.
In the afternoon, I admired the work of Ukrainian artisans.
At night, I listen to explosions.
There are parts of Brooklyn where the best Jewish style deli food is at halal restaurants owned and operated by Yemeni Muslim immigrants who learned how to make wonderfully authentic brisket, pastrami, and corned beef.
It's so perfectly New York and sums up so much of what's great about this city.