Tag Archives: Italy

The Books: The Periodic Table, by Primo Levi

Posted on August 8, 2011 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Memoirs: Next book on the Memoir/Letters/Journals shelf is The Periodic Table, by Primo Levi The Periodic Table, by Primo Levi, the Italian chemist, is one of the great books of the 20th century. In 2006, the Royal … Continue reading →

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Giorgio de Chirico

Posted on November 30, 2007 by sheila

I can’t quite say these make me “happy”- but I can say that ever since I encountered de Chirico’s stuff, in my Humanities class in high school, I have been fascinated by it. it’s got its hooks in me. I … Continue reading →

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Bergman and Antonioni

Posted on August 2, 2007 by sheila

A spectacular tribute piece.

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The Books: “Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos” (Robert Kaplan)

Posted on February 27, 2006 by sheila

History Bookshelf: Next book on this shelf is called Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos by Robert Kaplan. The main set-up of this book, while not original, is a really good read in Kaplan’s hands. Kaplan’s first book … Continue reading →

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100 Greatest Novels of All Time

Posted on November 11, 2003 by sheila

… as chosen by The Observer. I have read 37 of them. But, of course, being obnoxious, I have a couple of comments about some of the books: The Executioner’s Song? What? To have THAT book be on there and … Continue reading →

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