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LEFEBVRE-PROUST-BRETON — Notes on a Triple Encounter

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

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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