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John J. Gaynard
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Sylvie's Story
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The Imitation of Patsy Burke
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2011
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Green Blood is for France
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2012
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Nobody I Know
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Another Life
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[Green Blood is for France: A Timothy O'Mahony Novel] [Author: Gaynard, John J.] [October, 2012]
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Gaynard, Gainard, Gaignard, Guénard...: The History of a Franco-Irish Name
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Savary de Mauléon: The Poitevin Warrior-Poet
Savary de Mauléon, public domainIn the turbulent world ofthirteenth-century Normandy, Poitou, France and England, where allegiances couldshift as often, but less predictably, than the tides, and a warlord’s worth wasmeasured as much by the elegance of his poetry as his skill with a sword, onefigure stands out in my book: Savaryde Mauléon. Troubadour, mercenary captain, seneschal of Poitou, and
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“It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.”
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“Sì perché l'autorità dell'opinione di mille nelle scienze non val per una scintilla di ragione di un solo, sì perché le presenti osservazioni spogliano d'autorità i decreti de' passati scrittori, i quali se vedute l'avessero, avrebbono diversamente determinato.
For in the sciences the authority of thousands of opinions is not worth as much as one tiny spark of reason in an individual man. Besides, the modern observations deprive all former writers of any authority, since if they had seen what we see, they would have judged as we judge.”
― Frammenti e lettere
For in the sciences the authority of thousands of opinions is not worth as much as one tiny spark of reason in an individual man. Besides, the modern observations deprive all former writers of any authority, since if they had seen what we see, they would have judged as we judge.”
― Frammenti e lettere
“Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.”
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“I cannot become modest; too many things burn in me; the old solutions are falling apart; nothing has been done yet with the new ones. So I begin, everywhere at once, as if I had a century ahead of me.”
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“We are all born mad. Some remain so.”
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Thanks for accepting my friend request, John.
Richard wrote: "Interesting blog entry on Boltanski! There's also the phenomenon of the "crook turned copper." I'm not sure whether we've discussed this already, so pardon my memory lapse if we have. But have you..."Richard, my knowledge of Vidocq comes from the way Victor Hugo used him to create the characters of Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert in Les Misérables. I'll have to learn more about how he came to be acknowledged as the father of modern French criminal investigation. I also need to read more of Terry Pratchett's novels.
Cheers,
John
Interesting blog entry on Boltanski! There's also the phenomenon of the "crook turned copper." I'm not sure whether we've discussed this already, so pardon my memory lapse if we have. But have you read anything about Vidocq? He influenced 19th century French literature as well.Also, are you a fan of Terry Pratchett? I suspect perhaps not, but if you're ever in the mood for smart satirical fantasy, you may like the Discworld series, especially the novels involving Sam Vimes.
Happy New Year to you too, Kathryn!! I wish you a Wise and Witty 2012.
Happy New Year, John!! Here's to new reads in 2012!
John, no problem whatsoever - you had me messaged at the time.On another note, i admire your reading capacity - you go through books at tornado-speed and i have noticed some interesting titles too - thank you.
Maria wrote: "Thank you for the friend request, John.If in any time my reviews have a funny phrasing, i am sorry - english is not my 1st language and sometimes comes to mind the Portuguese phrasing rather than..."
Maria, we exchanged messages a couple of weeks back, but I just realised that I hadn't replied to this comment! No problem with Portuguese phrasing, if it ever happens!
All the best,
John
Sandra wrote: "Thanks for connecting with me on Goodreads. I looked for your books on Amazon; they look interesting. I see that Achebe is one of your favorite authors - mine too."Thank you for your message, Sandra. Achebe foresaw a lot of what is still happeng in Nigeria! Great writer!
Thanks for connecting with me on Goodreads. I looked for your books on Amazon; they look interesting. I see that Achebe is one of your favorite authors - mine too.
Thank you for the friend request, John.If in any time my reviews have a funny phrasing, i am sorry - english is not my 1st language and sometimes comes to mind the Portuguese phrasing rather than the English one.
Huw wrote: "Hi John, thank you for enfriending me. If, perchance, you read any of my reviews I am trying to write in the five and zero star categories. All reviews are personal and hope to convey what an ind..."Huw, I can understand why you are writing in the five and zero star categories. With age I have become more discerning, and I am usually happy with what I read. This leads me to give many five star ratings. When I am disappointed, however, I find that a zero star rating comes easily.
Hi John, thank you for enfriending me. If, perchance, you read any of my reviews I am trying to write in the five and zero star categories. All reviews are personal and hope to convey what an individual book or series means to me. Am happy to discuss anything - gently. Kind regards, Huw
Thank you for the friend request, John. I look forward to getting to know you better.
Jill,Thank you for your welcome message.
Best wishes,
