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5 articles in category 'French literature'.

Francis Jammes at Orthez in 1900.

In praise of simplicity

Francis Jammes' Prayer to go to Paradise with the Donkeys.

Posted on UTC 2019-01-29 14:45

Words: 1,318; reading time: 5 minutes

Vincent van Gogh, 'The Starry Night', 1895 (detail).

Quote and image of the month for January

Quote: Gérard de Nerval, Aurélia ou le rêve et la vie. Image: Vincent van Gogh, The Starry Night.

Posted on UTC 2018-01-01 01:02

Words: 454; reading time: 2 minutes

Édouard-Léon Cortès, 'Place de Madeleine, après la pluié'

Quote and image of the month for November

Quote: Jules Laforgue, Winter Coming On. Image: Édouard-Léon Cortès, Place de Madeleine, après la pluié.

Posted on UTC 2016-11-01 01:02

Words: 286; reading time: 1 minute

Kurt Schwitters, Cherry Picture, 1921 (detail)

Scrapbook for April

Aide-memoire | #BringBackOurMen | Heartwarming | Dressing gown | Boaty McBoatface | John Whittingdale, chick magnet | The devastating power of hashtags | The terrorists are winning | Butch Spaniards on the rampage | A helpful tip for savers | Headline of the year candidate | The helping hand

Posted on UTC 2016-04-01 02:01

Words: 2,509; reading time: 11 minutes

Jeannot (date unknown)

Jeannot in church

A contribution from a member of the French branch of our therapy group for the liturgically damaged.

Posted on UTC 2015-10-03 11:24

Words: 635; reading time: 2 minutes

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