Welcome to Litsy!

introspection, self
reflection — turn inward to
find your way to light.

The Hermit is my main card for this week. Here‘s a translation for the French:

VIIII - The Hermit
It is a time of rest and reflection, of introspection and solitude...
With my pilgrim's staff, I advance quietly, letting myself be guided by my inner light.

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #tarot #haikutarot #french

Looking good! #French

I found the poem Henry was reciting to Alex in the V&A, and I'm obsessed with it!

"It rhymes in French." - Henry ?

#rwrb #henrygeorgeedwardjamesfoxmountchristenwindsor #poetryera #georgevilliers #17thcentury #apollo #dukeofbuckingham #queerhistory #historyhuh #theophiledeviau #aumarquisduboukinquan #hyacinthus #amyntas #jamesVI #poem #french #poet

What a tragic yet captivating tale!

I added this book to my “To Read” shelf on Goodreads way back in March of 2015. Now 9 years later I finally read it and I‘m so glad I did.

There is nothing happy about this story, but it‘s beautiful and intriguing in its own way. Immediately upon starting, I was pulled right into the story.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2024/03/26/review-madame-bovary/

Davis is a translator and writer. This book contains essays which are a sort of journal of her translation process. She has translated Flaubert and Proust, and the essays discuss how she makes choices and solves problems. She also records her adventures in teaching herself Norwegian by reading a difficult novel without any resources.
I found it fascinating, but then I think I am a frustrated translator.
#translation #French #classics

This is the coolest book! I found it while walking past a shelf at my library and somehow its spine caught my attention. It shows major events in French history through the transformation of this structure. No words, just the years and the changes. It was such an interesting way to experience this history. After reading, I was delighted to find the timeline at the back that helped contextualize some of the pages. #History #French

I made it 26 pages in but have to admit that I just am not enjoying this comic. There‘s nothing wrong with it, I just don‘t seem to be feeling the author‘s style. I have many reviews to catch up on, so I guess I will move on! #Comic #Food #French

Is this enemies-to-friends-to lovers romance predictable? Yes, definitely. Is it entertaining? Also yes, reasonably. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#french-holiday

Publication is expected April 26.

#NetGalley #SwiftandLewisPublishing #FrenchHoliday

This was a good perspective on the differences between American and #french parenting. Well researched and the author shares personal stories and tactics for raising children.

I love finding nonfiction graphic novels, especially memoirs. In this, Sylvie reflects on her artist journey, as well as her experiences growing up with a narcissistic mom. I enjoyed finding out that her family is Jewish, and it was fun seeing her develop new romances and her ideal bedroom along the way. Content warnings for antisemitism and nationalism. #Nonfiction #GraphicMemoir #Comic #Jewish #French