Archive for July, 2009
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
Synopsis:
From The Washington Post
This extraordinary work of fiction about the German occupation of France is embedded in a real story as gripping and complex as the invented one. Composed in 1941-42 by an accomplished writer who had published several well-received novels, Suite Française, her last work, was written under the tremendous pressure of a constant [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in books by Emma
Monday, July 27th, 2009
Love is a Dog From Hell:Poems, 1974- 1977 by Charles Bukowski
Review: Well it was a book of poems written by Charles Bukowski from 1974-1977, when he was around 55.
Henry Charles Bukowski (August 16, 1920 – March 9, 1994) was a German American poet, novelist, and short story writer. Bukowski’s writing was heavily influenced by the geography and atmosphere of his home city of Los Angeles, [...]
24 Comments » - Posted in Poetry, books by Emma
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
To Dance With Kings by Rosalind Laker
Synopsis:
From Publishers Weekly
Her storytelling skills displayed with panache in this captivating historical novel, British author Laker ( The Silver Touch ) should gain an appreciative audience here. Set during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XVI, the sweeping saga takes place mainly in the Chateau of Versailles and the surrounding town from which the [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in books by Emma
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Prayer Before Birth – Louis Macniece
I am not yet born; O hear me.
Let not the bloodsucking bat or the rat or the stoat or the club-footed ghoul come near me.
I am not yet born, console me.
I fear that the human race may with tall walls wall me, with strong drugs dope me, with wise lies lure me, on black racks [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Poetry by Emma
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Stella Im Hultberg
I recently discovered her art this week and I must say I just absolutely love them. They remind me of art by Audrey Kawasaki, whom I also adore.
Here’s her website
You can peruse through her paintings, drawings, and sketches.
Her Bio: “Stella Im Hultberg* is a painter currently living and working in Brooklyn, NYC.
Born in South [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in art, artists by Emma
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Michael Jackson
I just wanted to say that I will miss Michael Jackson. I grew up to his music. He was a phenomenal entertainer and has been extremely gifted ever since he was a young child. He’s a legend now. A lot will be said about him and his children. There will be a lot of speculation. [...]
14 Comments » - Posted in celebrities, music by Emma
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
My return
I’ve returned after being away for over a year. It’s been a busy year for me. I kept telling myself I need to revamp my website and change it into just a public wordpress blog. I finally had some time to do that this week. So from now on Fairwells.com will be a public blog. [...]
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