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Art and Photographic History German Matters

Königsberg – 1701

Königsberg – 1701
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Art and Photographic History Penwith West Cornwall (and local history)

Paintings of the Cornish Coast

Cornish Riviera Express: Paintings of the Cornish Coast 2
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Book Reviews Literature

 Meanwhile, a storm is brewing outside, adding a touch of Gothic melodrama 

Twice Round the Clock by Billie Houston
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Book Reviews Film politics

Winter Love by Han Suyin

Winter Love by Han Suyin
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Art and Photographic History Classics German Matters

Bach and Theodore Earl Butler 

Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049
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Art and Photographic History Poetry

Hope in the Night

John Foley: Winter Cold Night
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Art and Photographic History Classics

Swans with Cossack Boots

Tchaikovsky: Russian Dance from Swan Lake
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An Excellent Year for Painting!

Paintings of 1923: 2 Portraits, Still Life
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Book Reviews German Matters Literature

A classic by Stefan Zweig

Chess a.k.a The Royal Game, by Stefan Zweig, translated by Anthea Bell
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Film Literature Poetry

“Come on Down to Arizona”: Vernon Duke Hits Phoenix

The past few months have been difficult for our family. We lost one of our pillars, my father-in-law, Jerry Croft, who was as close to a superhero as real-life affords. You can learn more about Jerry, whose joyous fighting spirit will continue to inspire me for as long as I live, here and here. He […]

“Come on Down to Arizona”: Vernon Duke Hits Phoenix