Marguerite Duras was born on 4 April 1914.
“She had lived her early years as though she were waiting for something she might, but never did, become.”-Marguerite Duras, The Ravishing of Lol Stein
The tomb of Marguerite Duras
Washington Irving, a titan in the annals of American Literature, was born on 3 April 1783.
“There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations.”-Washington Irving
Surprisingly, the father of Ichabod and Rip was something of a dreamboat as a young man.
Washington Irving at 22.
Portrait of Washington Irving by John Wesley Jarvis, 1809.
Washington Irving in 1820.
“If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud.”-Émile Zola (born 2 April 1840)
Buddy Ebsen, 1936. He was born on 2 April 1908.
Shirley Temple and Buddy Ebsen in Captain January (1936).
Listen to Orson Welles’ Classic Radio Performance of 10 Shakespeare Plays [courtesy Open Culture]
YES, PLEASE!
Orson Welles, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, March 1, 1937
I am a very serious writer Weimaraner photograph by retinalperspectives. $22.00
Robert Frost, great American poet, was born on 26 March 1874.
Robert Frost
“I am not a teacher, but an awakener.”-Robert Frost
Chuck loves looking down from the top of the stairs.
Chuck surveying the world
“Never try to outstubborn a cat.”-Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough for Love
25 Essential Books About Americans in Paris [courtesy Flavorwire]
They left out one of my favourite books on the subject, Being Geniuses Together by Robert McAlmon and Kay Boyle( revised edition). What would you add to the list?
William Morris Quote
Vladimir Solovyov by Ivan Kramskoy, 1885
Vladimir Solovyov by Ivan Kramskoy, 1885
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