Category Archives: Literature

Louis XIV Asks Riddles III

Posted on March 26, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is a new ancient riddle for you. It might seem philosophical however it means something quite ordinary for each of us. Use your imagination & intuition. Good Luck! “It feeds the entire world but always remains hungry”. … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XIII

Posted on March 10, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, goods news! We are near the Cape of Good Hope. The weather is changeable, prepare your raincoats & rain boots! 🙂 : Aboard the Oiseau, 10 May 1685 “A ship! We saw a ship! We are not alone … Continue reading →

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Sergio Cammariere: L’Amore Non Si Spiega

Posted on February 13, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Our modern Cyrano studies love & praises his Lady in his works. “L’Amore Non Si Spiega” /’Love Cannot Be Explained’ is a hymn of this mysterious power each of us experiences sooner or later. 💖💖💟💖💖 Maria KethuProfumo

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XII

Posted on February 9, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our vessel is moving towards the Tropic of Capricorn. We are very near it. Meanwhile we amuse ourselves with simple entertainments on board: Aboard the Oiseau, 8 May 1685 “…’When the wind changes, the weather does as well’, … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles I

Posted on January 24, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I remind you that this year is a year of traditional Russian riddles. They are rather allegoric so I will leave you a certain hint every time. Use your imagination & intuition. Good luck! Hint: The first riddle … Continue reading →

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Milorad Pavic for Christmas: The Glass Snail

Posted on December 21, 2021 by kethuprofumo

In fact, Esteemed Readers, if you search for a set of unusual Christmas stories full of puzzles, quotes & giving you a chance to read a book any way you like, Milorad Pavic has something to offer you. That’s his … Continue reading →

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Soviet Movie Café: War Dramas XI

Posted on November 28, 2021 by kethuprofumo

“The Alpine Ballad” (1965) is a rare guest of broadcasting as it tells not about fierce battles but about, probably, an ordinary love story of those cruel days. Based on Vasilij Bikov’s narration & shot by Boris Stepanov (“The State … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles XI

Posted on November 25, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new historical riddle. I have chosen something short & rather romantic…and I hope not too allegoric as our modern minds, unfortunately, too practical & technical for metaphors & mythological comparisons à la Grand Siècle. … Continue reading →

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Most Translated Books In the World

Posted on November 22, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, yesterday while preparing my post about Milorad Pavic, I discovered this curious world map of the most translated books in the world. (The original link belongs to Milorad Pavic’s Official Web Site). Have a look! And to those … Continue reading →

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Milorad Pavic: Unique Item

Posted on November 21, 2021 by kethuprofumo

In 2004 Milorad Pavic presented his new book, a detective story, named “Unique Item”. The author himself describes it as a delta novel with 100 endings. Milorad continues a tradition of interlinear stories & unites them with a sort of … Continue reading →