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Duration: July 2017
My goal: 5 posts
Two books that I plan to read "for sure" are The Wretched (Les Miserables) by Victor Hugo newly translated by Christine Donougher and The Novel of the Century: The Extraordinary Adventure of Les Miserables by David Bellos.
What I watch:
- The Impressionists: The Other French Revolution. Bruce Alfred (director, producer, writer). 2001. 200 minutes. [Source: Library]
- Exhibition on Screen: Vincent Van Gogh. Directed by David Bickerstaff. 2015. 90 minutes. [Source: Library]
- Camille. Directed by George Cukor. 1936. 109 minutes. [Source: Library]
- Moulin Rouge. Directed by Baz Luhrmann. 2001. 127 minutes. [Source: Own]
- Les Miserables: 10 Anniversary Concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. Directed by John Caird and Gavin Taylor. 148 minutes. [Source: Library]
- Camille. Directed by Desmond Davis. 1984. 100 minutes. [Source: Library]
- Ninotchka. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch. 1939. 110 minutes. [Source: Library]
What I read:
- Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers. Deborah Heiligman. 2017. 464 pages. [Source: Library]
- Camille. Alexandre Dumas, fils. 1848. Translated by Edmund Gosse. 254 pages. [Source: Library]
- Camille: A Play in Five Acts. Alexandre Dumas, fils. Translated by Matilda Heron. 1852. 72 pages. [Source: Library]
- The Novel of the Century. David Bellos. 2017. 320 pages. [Source: Library]
© 2017 Becky Laney of Becky's Book Reviews
2 comments:
I read Les Miserables in the old translation, I will be interested to see your reaction to the new one.
I love how you are slowly making a plan. Good for you!
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