Blogging Anniversary - 10 years

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A while ago I checked when I did my first blog post, in order to celebrate with an anniversary post. Well, that day came and went without any reaction from me. Better late than never, so here a reminder of my very first blog post from 24 October 2012.  The book was New Finnish Grammar  by Diego Marani. Marani is an Italian novelist, translator and newspaper columnist. While working as a translator for the European Union he invented a language ‘Europanto’ which is a mixture of languages and based on the common practice of word-borrowing usage of many EU languages. It was a suitable book to start with, being a book about letters, languages and memories. With a beautiful prose, the novel went directly to my heart.  "One night at Trieste in September 1943 a seriously wounded soldier is found on the quay. The doctor, of a newly arrived German hospital ship, Pietri Friari gives the unconscious soldier medical assistance. His new patient has no documents or anything that can ide...
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Book beginnings on Friday and The Friday 56

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This week my book beginning and page come from Candide by Voltaire. I read it for my literature course, and was quite surprised. It is a wonderfully, written and satirical book. The old classics are definitely alive.

Book beginnings hosted by Rose City Reader

"In the country of Westphalia, in the castle of the most noble Baron of Thunder-ten-tronckh, lived a youth whom Nature had endowed with a most sweet disposition. "

The Friday 56 (57) hosted by Freda's Voice

"You insolent dog!" cried the Baron. "You have the impudence to marry my sister, who bears seventy-two quarterings! Really, I think you are insufferably arrogant to dare so much as to mention such an idea to me.

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  1. Breana M.26 January 2018 at 21:57

    I haven't heard of this one before. It sounds interesting, and I like the excerpts.

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    1. Lisbeth 28 January 2018 at 15:54

      It definitely is. If you are thinking on reading some of his books, this will be a good one to start with. Enjoy!

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  2. fredamans26 January 2018 at 22:59

    I have a Voltaire book I should read. Thanks for reminding me! Happy weekend!

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    1. Lisbeth 28 January 2018 at 15:53

      Which one do you have? I might venture in to another of his books, since I liked this one very much. Maybe, not all of them have survived as well until our days.
      Sorry about the late reply on your comment. I have been busy this weekend and just opened the computer today! I always enjoy your Friday 56 and your comments. Next week I will be able to check up the other participants. Always a pleasure to see what people have chosen.

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  3. Jo-Ann Dziubek-MacDonald27 January 2018 at 02:07

    The book beginning is lovely. I haven't read anything by Voltaire, nor many of the classics. Glad you enjoyed it :)

    Jo-Ann

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    1. Lisbeth 28 January 2018 at 15:51

      Me neither. To my surprise I like many of them, and they still seem fresh after all these years. Not all or course. Candide would be a good way to start. It is short, funny and somewhat hilarious!

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  4. @CatsandCoffee31 January 2018 at 00:18

    I've only read excepts of Candide. One of the book challenges I'm doing this years tasks is to reread a book you read in school. I may have to read Candide. Thanks for reminding me of it.
    Here is a link to my Friday 56: https://coffeeandcatsblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/26/friday-56-53-the-long-and-faraway-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-1710

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