#willem frederik hermans

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AN UNTOUCHED HOUSE, a flawed Dutch gem via Archipelago Books, gets 4* #BookRecommendation here:

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Home of Willem Frederik Hermans in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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I made a meme

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Nergens ter wereld komt zoveel aan het licht als in een donkere kamer.

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What I read in 2023, pretty good going 👍 (apologies for long non sims post)

1. Middlemarch by George Eliot

2. Capitalism in the Twenty-First Century: Through the Prism of Value by Guglielmo Carchedi and Michael Roberts

3. The Temple House Vanishing by Rachel Donohue

4. The Book of Tokyo: A City in Short Fiction edited by Michael Emmerich, Jim Hinks & Masashi Matsuie

5. Clipped Coins, Abused Words, and Civil Government: John Locke's Philosophy of Money by George Caffentzis

6. Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World by Adam Tooze

7. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

8. Civilizing Money: Hume, his Monetary Project and the Scottish Enlightenment by George Caffentzis

9. An Untouched House by Willem Frederik Hermans

10. Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata

11. Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris

12. Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard

13. Exiles from European Revolutions: Refugees in Mid-Victorian England edited by Sabina Freitag

14. The Apprenticeship of Big Toe P by Rieko Matsuura

15. A Civil War: A History of the Italian Resistance by Claudio Pavone

16. Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls

17. Dracula by Bram Stoker

18. The Silent Dead by Tetsuya Honda

19. Lady Susan by Jane Austen

20. Adam Smith in Beijing: Lineages of the Twenty-First Century by Giovanni Arrighi

21. This Should be Written in the Present Tense by Helle Helle

22. The Citadel of Weeping Pearls by Aliette de Bodard

23. The Invention of Art: A Cultural History by Larry Shiner

24. Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A. Snyder

25. The Mismeasure of Man by Stephen Jay Gould

26. Ninety-Three by Victor Hugo

27. Carol by Patricia Highsmith

28. Victorian Women Writers and the Woman Question edited by Nicola Diane Thompson

29. Some Recent Attacks: Essays Cultural & Political by James Kelman

30. Mem by Bethany C. Morrow

31. Russia Under Yeltsin and Putin by Boris Kagarlitsky

32. Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

33. The History of the British Film 1918-1929 by Rachael Low

34. The Law of Accumulation and Breakdown of the Capitalist System by Henryk Grossman

35. Mayhem & Death by Helen McClory

36. White by Marie Darrieussecq

37. Dream Houses by Genevieve Valentine

38. The Vanishers' Palace by Aliette de Bodard

39. Maigret Takes a Room by Georges Simenon

40. The Lodger, That Summer by Levi Huxton

41. Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner

42. Grundrisse by Karl Marx

43. A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

44. Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

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Yellow, mela! 10, 13 and 25 please 🍎🍊🍇🍒

10. Any books you hate-read this year?

I love the audacity, because yes, yes, I did. I read two Ali Hazelwood books. Because of you. One was a buddy-read with you. I blame you. Entirely. Forever.

(The buddy-read was ✨brilliant✨ though, I think you actually suffered more)

13. How would you summarize your reading choices for this year?

Storygraph still insists I mainly read fiction books that are emotional, reflective, and dark. Which is true. But I’ve also been reading Ali Hazelwood books and the Thursday Murder Club Mystery series, and The Unhoneymooners.

My reading has been heavily dictated by my bookclub, and I’ll admit, we have also noticed the pattern of gloom and doom.

25. If you had to give a TEDTalk on a book you read this year, for better or worse, which would it be?

Beyond Sleep by Willem Frederik Hermans. I have a murder theory that I’d love to explore.

Ask me End of the year book-reading asks 📚

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3! 📚

hii back with my laptop at last sorry for taking so long. thanks for asking <3

3. What were your top five books of the year?

i both read less this year than last and was much worse of tracking what i read but off the top of my head roughly chronologically:

lolita by vladimir nabokov

nooit meer slapen by willem frederik hermans (english title: beyond sleep)

breakfast of champions by kurt vonnegut

we have always lived in the castle by shirley jackson

tears of the trufflepig by fernando a flores

+ bonus sixth book: the dispossessed by ursula k le guin

i also reread some all-time favourites like the trial and maurice which don't qualify necessarily since they're not technically from this year

[animastellarumcosmos]

Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is a place steeped in history and culture. This city of canals and winding streets has been a hub of artistic and literary activity for centuries, attracting writers, artists, and intellectuals from all over the world.

One of the things that makes Amsterdam so special is its rich artistic heritage. From the stunning Golden Age paintings of Rembrandt and Vermeer to the contemporary works of modern artists like Piet Mondrian, Amsterdam has a long history of producing some of the world's most important and influential art.

For literature lovers, Amsterdam is a veritable treasure trove, offering countless opportunities to explore the city's rich literary heritage. From world-renowned museums and libraries to quaint bookstores and cozy cafes, there is something for every type of reader in this city.

One of the most popular literary tourist sites in Amsterdam is the Dutch National Museum of Literature, which is home to an impressive collection of Dutch and Flemish literature. This museum showcases works by some of the greatest writers in Dutch history, including Joost van den Vondel and Multatuli, as well as more contemporary writers like Willem Frederik Hermans and Gerard Reve.

Another must-visit destination for literature lovers is the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, or Royal Library of the Netherlands. This stunning library, located in the heart of Amsterdam, is home to over 4 million books and manuscripts, including some of the world's most important and rare works of literature.

For those looking for a more hands-on experience, the Poezenboot, or Cat Boat, is a floating animal sanctuary located in one of Amsterdam's many canals. This unique and charming space is dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of stray and abandoned cats and is a popular destination for literature lovers who appreciate the whimsical and quirky side of Amsterdam.

Of course, no literary tour of Amsterdam would be complete without a visit to its many charming bookstores. These cozy and welcoming spaces are a haven for book lovers, offering a wide range of books in a variety of languages, including English. From large chain stores like American Book Centre to smaller, independent shops like Athenaeum, there is something for every type of reader in Amsterdam.

Another popular tourist destination for literature lovers is the Anne Frank House, which was the hiding place of Anne Frank and her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. This poignant and powerful museum offers a glimpse into the life of one of the world's most famous Jewish victims of the Holocaust and is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.

In addition to its rich literary and artistic heritage, Amsterdam is also known for its stunning architecture and beautiful canals. These waterways have been a defining feature of the city for centuries and offer a peaceful and picturesque backdrop for exploring the city's many literary and cultural sites.

Whether you're a lifelong book lover or just a curious traveller, Amsterdam is a city that is sure to captivate and inspire you. From its rich literary heritage to its stunning art and architecture, this city has something for everyone and is a must-visit destination for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of the written word.

In conclusion, Amsterdam is a city that is steeped in history and culture and is a true gem for those who love literature and the arts. Whether you're interested in exploring its many museums and libraries, browsing its charming bookstores, or simply taking in the beauty of its canals, Amsterdam is a city that is sure to delight and inspire.

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Birthdays 9.1

Beer Birthdays

John F. Betz Jr. (1856)

William “Billy” Barnes (1864)

Ben Edmunds (1981)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Edgar Rice Burroughs; writer (1875)

Richard Farnsworth; actor (1920)

Joe Jusko; comic book artist, illustrator (1959)

Seiji Ozawa; orchestra conductor (1935)

Art Pepper; jazz saxophonist (1925)

Famous Birthdays

Soshana Afroyim; Austrian painter (1927)

Innokenty Annensky; Russian poet (1855)

Adolphe Appia; Swiss stage design theorist (1862)

Francis William Aston; physicist, chemist (1877)

Archie Bell; soul singer-songwriter and musician (1944)

Blaise Cendrars; Swiss author and poet (1887)

Chicken Boy; Los Angeles icon (1969)

Gene Colan; illustrator (1926)

James John "Gentleman Jim" Corbett; boxer (1866)

Yvonne De Carlo; actor (1922)

Alan Dershowitz; attorney (1938)

Gloria Estefan; pop singer (1957)

Christopher Ferguson; astronaut (1961)

Bruce Foxton; English singer-songwriter and bass player (1955)

Nicholas Garland; English cartoonist (1935)

Al Geiberger; golfer, holds record for lowest round, 59 (1937)

Barry Gibb; pop singer (1946)

Holly Golightly; comic book artist (1964)

Hilda Hänchen; German physicist (1919)

Tim Hardaway; basketball player and coach (1966)

Willem Frederik Hermans; Dutch author, poet, and playwright (1921)

Eleanor Hibbert; English author (1906)

Kin Hubbard; writer (1868)

Engelbert Humperdinck; German composer (1854)

Boney James; saxophonist (1961)

Allen Jones; English sculptor and painter (1937)

Joe Jusko; comic book artist (1959)

Per Kirkeby; Danish painter, sculptor, and poet (1938)

Marshall Lytle; bass player and songwriter (1933)

Rocky Marciano; boxer (1923)

Ludwig Merwart; Austrian artist (1913)

Hilda Rix Nicholas; Australian artist (1884)

Ron O'Neal; actor (1937)

Johann Pachelbel; German composer (1653)

Walter Philip Reuther; labor leader (1907)

Ann Richards; educator and politician (1933)

Othmar Schoeck; Swiss composer (1886)

Leonard Slatkin; orchestra conductor (1944)

Lily Tomlin; comedian, actor (1939)

Conway Twitty; country singer (1933)

Boxcar Willie; country singer (1931)

Zendaya; actress and singer (1996)

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It's OK if y'all didn't originally recognize her name, but here's some Louise Brooks propaganda from my mom (courtesy of https://www.pandorasbox.com/tributes/):

"Aside from Charlie Chaplin, no silent film star — and few actors or actresses of today — have received so much cultural and creative recognition. Arguably, Brooks has become a 20th century icon, even something of a muse."

In Dangerous Female (1931), the first film version of The Maltese Falcon, Brooks or someone who looks a lot like her, is pictured as Sam Spade’s girlfriend.

The femme fatale played by Cyd Charisse in Singin in the Rain (1952) was modeled after Brooks.

Over the years, many actresses have stated in print their desire to play Brooks on the big screen, including Shirley MacLaine, Julie Roberts, Dana Delaney, Winona Ryder and Neve Campbell, to name a few.

Performers who have sported bobbed hair and name checked Brooks include Siouxsie Sioux of Siouxsie and The Banshees, country music star Lorrie Morgan, singers Linda Rondstadt and Kylie Minogue, and pop superstar Madonna.

In Jonathan Demme’s Something Wild (1986), Melanie Griffith plays a femme fatale who calls herself “Lulu” and adopts a bobbed haircut like Brooks.

The Eddie Muller short The Grand Inquisitor (2008) features a Brooks’ inspired character named Lulu.

Images of Brooks are seen a number of times in the French film Blue is the Warmest Color (2013).

Brooks was the inspiration behind Show Girl (1928) and Hollywood Girl (1929), two bestselling comedic novels by J.P. McEvoy. Each was serialized in Liberty magazine and later widely syndicated in dozens of American newspapers.

According to the Argentine author Adolfo Bioy Casares, the character of Faustine in his 1940 novel The Invention of Morel was inspired by Brooks.One of the very first works of magic realism, The Invention of Morel reportedly influenced both Alain Resnais’ film Last Year at Marienbad (1961) as well as the popular American television show, Lost.

A character named Louise Brooks, who happens to resemble the actress, plays an important role in Willem Frederik Hermans’ The Saint of the Clockmakers (1987), a philosophical novel considered one of the finest works by one of the most important Dutch novelists of the post WWII era.

Brooks is mentioned or a minor character in a number of genre novels or novels by genre writers including Kim Newman’s Anno Dracula (1992), Nancy Baker’s Kiss of the Vampire (1995), and Neil Gaiman’s American Gods (2001). In the latter novel, the character named Czernobog refers to Brooks as the greatest movie star of all time. In Houdini Heart (2011), a novel of supernatural horror, author Ki Longfellow uses Brooks as a character in the lead character’s visions. Brooks is also referenced in works by Fritz Leiber, Jr., Clive Barker, Peter Straub, Elizabeth Hand, and Lemony Snicket.

Riffing on the Brooks’ film, Frank O’Hara wrote a poem titled “F.Y.I.(PRIX DE BEAUTE)” (1961). Another poet associated with the New York School, Bill Berkson, also wrote a poem inspired by Brooks, “Bubbles” (early 1960’s). Additionally, Brooks is pictured in a book of 1978 film-inspired poems by Edward Field.

Brooks was the inspiration behind Dixie Dugan, the comic strip by J.P. McEvoy and John H. Striebel which ran from 1929 to 1966.

Brooks is popular among European comix artists. Hugo Pratt, another celebrated Italian artist, found inspiration in Brooks and drew her likeness into various works and named characters after her. Two French graphic novels, Olivia Sturgess 1914-2004 (2005) by Floc’h, and Louise et les loups (2012), by Marion Mousse, were each inspired by Brooks and her look.

The character of Death in the Sandman books by Neil Gaiman was originally based on Brooks.

Brooks is a character and appears on the cover of a Dr. Who comic, Silver Scream (2009). [The eighth Doctor, actor Paul McGann, is also a big fan of the actress.]

Brooks’ likeness is incorporated into a 1929 photo-montage by the Bauhaus associated artist Herbert Bayer. She can also be found in a collage (c. 1930) by the English artist Edward Burra.

Famed caricaturist David Levine drew a likeness of Brooks which appeared in the New York Review of Books (1982), and has been subsequently reproduced on calendars, postcards and other print media.

The first rock music nod to Brooks may be from The Freeze, a Scottish punk band. In 1980, they released a 7″ EP featuring the song “Celebration”, which the back cover notes is “dedicated to Louise Brooks who inspired this song.” Composer Gordon Sharp reportedly sent the recording to the actress. The earliest rock music video featuring footage of Brooks may be “It Hurts” by the Lotus Eaters, from 1985.

Singer songwriter Mike Doughty sports a Brooks’ tattoo, which he has worn since the 1990s. More recently on social media sites, fans have posted images of their own Brooks’ tattoos.

Rufus Wainwright’s 2010 recording, All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu, is an acknowledged tribute to Brooks. The Lou Reed / Metallica collaboration, Lulu (2011), can also be regarded as a more oblique homage to Brooks.

The British new wave group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) released a hit single called “Pandora’s Box” (1991) as a Brooks tribute.The lyrics are about the actress, and the video for the song uses footage of Brooks.

International songs referencing Brooks include Jen Anderson’s “Lulu the song” (1993) from her Australian Pandora’s Box soundtrack; “Lulu” (1995) from the Canadian singer- songwriter Ron Hawkins; and “Interior Lulu” (1999) by the British prog-rock band Marillion. Another prog-rock band, TIMELOCK, from The Netherlands, released two songs about the actress, “Louise Brooks” from their 1994 album Louise Brooks, and “Louise Brooks Revisited” from a 2002 album. In 2014, Scottish singer songwriter Louise Rutkowski released Diary of a Lost Girl.That same year, the Tiger Lillies released Lulu – A Murder Ballad. In 2015, Wurlitza, a five piece band from the UK, released their original soundtrack to the Brooks’ film, Diary of a Lost Girl. And on a different note, there’s “Louise Brooks: Lulu’s Ragtime” (2007) by the Vienna Art Orchestra. As well, Brooks appears on the cover of Eliogabablus (1990), by the Italian-Slovenian experimental rock band Devil Doll. While a few images of Brooks appear in the video of Caro Emerald’s “Tangled Up” (2013).

Brooks may be more popular in France than just about anywhere. Among the French acts that have recorded tributes to the actress is the musette revival band Les Primitifs Du Futur (whose line-up includes famed cartoonist Robert Crumb); in 2006, they reworked the theme song from Prix de Beauté into “Chanson pour Louise Brooks”. Among other French recordings there is “Louise Brooks” by Lady Godiva, from their 1999 release Louise Brooks Avenue, “Actress (Louise Brooks theme)” by Nouvelle Culture from 2005, and Olivia Louvel’s “Lulu a Hollywood” from her 2007 album, Lulu in Suspension.

A French perfume, “LouLou”, from 1987, was inspired by Brooks.

“Impasse Louise Brooks”, a street named after the actress, is located in Bois d’Arcy, a village outside of Paris.

((My mom also had a coworker who styled her hair like Louise Brooks.))

Y'all are doing a cultural disservice not to vote for Louise.

Propaganda

Louise Brooks (Pandora's Box, Diary of a Lost Girl)—Louise Brooks started off as a dancer and went to work in the Follies before going to Hollywood. Disappointed with her roles there, she went to Germany and proceeded to make Pandora's Box, the first film to show a lesbian on-screen (not her but one of her many doomed admirers in the film), and Diary of a Lost Girl, both of which are considered two of the greatest films of the 20th century. She helped popularize the bob and natural acting, acting far more subtly than her contemporaries who treated the camera as a stage audience. After the collapse of her film career and a remarkably rough patch as a high-end sex worker, she was rediscovered and did film criticism, notably "Lulu in Hollywood," which Rodger Ebert called "indispensable." Also, christ. Look at her.

Vilma Bánky (The Son of the Sheik, The Eagle)—She's famous now for being a silent star ruined by the transition to talkies, unlike her frequent co-star Ronald Colman. I think that's a shame, as she has a real vivaciousness and charm in The Winning of Barbara Worth. In this *checks notes* western about environmental engineering, she rides around the desert and gets wooed by both Colman and a young Gary Cooper (good for her dot gif.) Even in stills from films that are sadly lost, I think there is a distinctive warmth and individuality to her. Also she is extremely hot in her extremely pre-Code dress in The Magic Flame.

This is round 2 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.

[additional propaganda submitted under the cut.]

Louise Brooks:

"Defined the style of the modern flapper. A gaze that could make a stone fall in love."

"Louise Brooks left a legend far greater than her real achievement as an actress, but even today few people have seen her films. In our own time, the fascination with Brooks seems to have begun in 1979 with a profile by Kenneth Tynan in the New Yorker, which revealed that the actress who made her last movie in 1938 was alive and living in Rochester, N.Y. Such was the power of Tynan's prose that people began to seek out her existing films, primarily this one, to discover what the fuss was about. What we see here is a healthy young woman -- she was 23 when the film was released -- with whom the camera, under G.W. Pabst's influence, is fascinated. There is a deep paradox in Brooks and her career: the American girl who found success in the troubled Europe between two wars; the vivid personality who briefly dazzled two continents but faded into obscurity; the liberated woman who had affairs with such prominent men as CBS founder William S. Paley as well as with women including (by her account) Greta Garbo but wound up a solitary recluse. And all of this seems perfectly in keeping with her most celebrated role in Pandora's Box. For despite her bright vitality, her flashing dark eyes and brilliant smile, Brooks's Lulu becomes the ultimate femme fatale, careering her way toward destruction, not only of her lovers but eventually of herself."

"She invented having bangs to indicate that you have borderline personality disorder"

"chances are if youve ever seen a "flapper girl" character or even just art of a generic flapper type made after the 20s it was based on her appearance - particularly the bob hairstyle! she had some pretty rough experiences through her life before during and after her tumultuous acting career which ended in 1938 but she made it to the 80s, wrote an autobiography and did a lot of interviews that she was never afraid of being honest in about her own life or peers of the age, and apparently was unabashed about some affairs she had with well known women (including greta garbo!!)"

"She read Proust and Schopenhauer on set between sets. She was one of the original flappers/new women of the 1920s. She had a one night stand with Garbo and was the inspiration for Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Truly a stone cold fox."

"on her wikipedia page it says her biographer said she "loved women as a homosexual man, rather than as a lesbian, would love them" and while i have no idea if this is true or not i thought that was very gender of her"

"despite being american she was big in german expressionist films and thus her aesthetic was unmatched!!"

So far ahead of her time in regard to portraying complicated women. Timeless elegance. "I learned to act by watching Martha Graham dance, and I learned to dance by watching Charlie Chaplin act.” - Louise Brooks

Vilma Bánky:

I love Vilma Bánky! She was called "the Hungarian Rhapsody" and apparently had a thick Hungarian accent which I think is cute. Several men fighting over the same women can be very cliche but when I saw her in The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) I got it because my god she really is that drop dead gorgeous. She's also a wonderful actress though, expressive yet natural. I read once that seeing her in The Dark Angel (1925)—a film now seemingly lost—inspired Merle Oberon to become an actress :)

This is more of a factoid but she was apparently the women's golf champion at Wilshire Country Club through the 1940s. [link] I just think she's neat.

I love herrrrr she’s my everything. Watching her kiss Rudolph Valentino in Son of the Sheik made me so flustered I had to pause the movie to cool down. She’s the prettiest the most beautiful the most incredible woman I’ve ever seen. I could look at a picture of her for hours

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W.F.Hermans bezoekt museum Henner (waar bijna niemand komt)

De Elzasser schilder Jean-Jacques Henner (1824-1905) heeft in Parijs een eigen museum (zie foto’s). Willem Frederik Hermans, schrijver en banneling in de Franse hoofdstad, bezocht dat museum en begon zijn indrukken van dat bezoek aldus: Een van de paradoxaalste verschijnselen op deze wereld is het bestaan van musea waar zo goed als niemand ooit komt. Zulke musea bezitten immers een bijzondere…

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On this day in Wikipedia: Thursday, 14th December

Welcome, ยินดีต้อนรับ (yin dee dtôn rab), croeso, velkomin 🤗 What does @Wikipedia say about 14th December through the years 🏛️📜🗓️?

14th December 2020 🗓️ : Event - Solar eclipse of December 14, 2020 A total solar eclipse is visible from parts of the South Pacific Ocean, southern South America, and the South Atlantic Ocean. "A total solar eclipse took place on Monday, December 14, 2020, when the Moon passed between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. Totality occurred in a narrow path across Earth's surface across parts of the South Pacific Ocean, southern..."

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14th December 2017 🗓️ : Event - The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company announces that it would acquire 21st Century Fox, including the 20th Century Fox movie studio, for $52.4 billion. "The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney ( DIZ-nee), is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate that is headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Disney was founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Disney as..."

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14th December 2013 🗓️ : Event - South Sudanese Civil War A reported coup attempt in South Sudan leads to continued fighting and hundreds of casualties. "The South Sudanese Civil War was a multi-sided civil war in South Sudan between forces of the government and opposition forces. In December 2013, President Kiir accused his former deputy Riek Machar and 10 others of attempting a coup d'état. Machar denied trying to start a coup and fled to lead the..."

Image licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0? by Ali Zifan

14th December 1973 🗓️ : Birth - Tomasz Radzinski Tomasz Radzinski, Canadian soccer player "Tomasz Radzinski (born 15 December 1973) is a former professional soccer player who played as a striker and winger. He featured for clubs including North York Rockets in Canada, Germinal Ekeren, Anderlecht (where he won the national championship twice), Lierse and Waasland-Beveren in Belgium,..."

Image licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0? by Canadian Soccer Association

14th December 1923 🗓️ : Birth - Gerard Reve Gerard Reve, Dutch-Belgian author and poet (d. 2006) "Gerard Kornelis van het Reve (14 December 1923 – 8 April 2006) was a Dutch writer. He started writing as Simon Gerard van het Reve and adopted the shorter Gerard Reve [ˈɣeːrɑrt ˈreːvə] in 1973. Together with Willem Frederik Hermans and Harry Mulisch, he is considered one of the "Great Three" (De..."

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Creator:Joost Evers

14th December 1819 🗓️ : Event - Alabama Alabama becomes the 22nd U.S. state. "Alabama () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States, bordered by Tennessee to the north; Georgia to the east; Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south; and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states.Alabama is..."

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14th December 🗓️ : Holiday - Alabama Day (Alabama) "Alabama Day is a holiday celebrated on December 14. It commemorates Alabama's admission to the Union as the 22nd state on December 14, 1819. The Alabama Legislature adopted a resolution calling for the observance of the day in 1923, at the urging of the Alabama Department of Education and Alabama..."

[peterpijls1965]

De eerste pagina van Nooit meer slapen, van Willem-Frederik Hermans. Ik vrat het boek op de middelbare school. Het beschrijft een mislukte expeditie van een falende man, die in niets meer gelooft,

Hermans was hoogleraar in Groningen. Hij kreeg ruzie, en vestigde zich in Parijs om voltijds te kunnen schrijven. Over zijn Groningse jaren schreef Hermans Onder professoren, dat ik niet las.

De Donkere kamer van Damocles hielp me als tiener een solide wereldbeeld te formuleren.

[knowledge-lost]

Book 16 of 2023: An Untouched House by Willem Frederik Hermans (translated by David Colmer) This book was amazing, I didn’t know what to expect. An unnamed narrator takes refuge in a grand home in no man’s land and tries to hide from the war. This is a dark, absurd; exploring the pointlessness of war

[filmes-online-facil]

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Uma saga geológica de uma pedra proveniente do paraíso. Adaptação do best-seller de Willem Frederik Herman.

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For the end of year book asks, how about anything with a 5 (5, 15, 25) that you haven't answered already?

Thank you ✨

5. What's a scene you read this year that sticks with you?

The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See has several moments that stuck with me (I don’t want to write spoilers!), I didn’t know anything about haenyeo before this book, and I spend a few hours watching documentaries about Jeju Island after reading it.

15. A book you never thought you'd be into but were proven wrong

I finally read The Night Circus. A friend gifted it to me, unaware of how I hated The Starless Sea. So it’s been collecting dust for over a year, but I finally read it. And while I didn’t love it, I did like it! Especially the circus itself. The book is much stronger when it comes to characterization and world-building, and the purple prose was limited.

25. If you had to give a TEDTalk on a book you read this year, for better or worse, which would it be?

Answered before: Beyond Sleep by Willem Frederik Hermans. I have a murder theory that I’d love to explore.

Ask me End of the year book-reading asks 📚