Daily Archives: February 23, 2018

Dante’s PURGATORY, Canto 7: Sordello and Virgil

Posted on February 23, 2018 by davidbruceblog

Engraver: Auguste Doré *** SORDELLO AND VIRGIL *** Virgil the poet The glory of the Romans Is hero-worshipped *** NOTE: Sordello, who is a poet, hero-worships Virgil, the great Roman poet who wrote the Aeneid. This is actually a fault. … Continue reading →

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NOTES on Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980): I Am Free

Posted on February 23, 2018 by davidbruceblog

Photo: Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre attended the ceremony of 6th Anniversary of Founding of Communist China in Beijing on 1 October 1955 in Tiananmen square. (Public Domain, via Wiki Commons) Jean-Paul Sartre is a strong advocate of human … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Kiss — Sara in LaLaLand

Posted on February 23, 2018 by davidbruceblog

Winter’s Kiss… Gentle, Harsh. Gracefully falling, Barely kissing the ground. Diamond dust, Sparkling white. Brings me to the comfort of home, Wrapped up warm. Watching from afar, Dreaming of dancing, In the stunning cold. Safe and sound, To watch the … Continue reading →

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