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HENRI LEFEBVRE AND ADVENTURES WITH ‘PHILOSOPHIES’ REVUE

Posted on November 9, 2026 by Andy Merrifield

Something thrilling arrived in the mail a little while ago—in the snail mail, I mean, the real post: a complete set of the 1920s French revue Philosophies, purchased from a Roman antiquarian bookseller at considerable cost (don’t ask how much!), … Continue reading →

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LEFEBVRE-PROUST-BRETON — Notes on a Triple Encounter

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Andy Merrifield

Every once in a while I like to delve into Henri Lefebvre’s La Somme et le Reste, the French philosopher’s two volumed autobiography from 1959. At nearly 800 pages, there’s always something juicy to chew on. It’s one of the most … Continue reading →

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BLOOMSDAY AS EVERYDAY

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Andy Merrifield

As is fitting for every June 16—for every BLOOMSDAY—this is my little tribute to James Joyce’s Ulysses and its famous day fêted across the world today. Joyce was the maestro of listening to shouts in the street, of reporting on a day … Continue reading →

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