I wish I'd have a 'snowdrop filled February', but instead I'll have to make do with a 'scorching sun' filled one. Anyway, I love this installment of Desk Notes. So many interesting topics! I see what you mean by intellectualising books. There is such 'intellectual hype' around authors like Woolf that some people might even feel like they are not intelligent enough to read them (many people actually feel the same about history in general). I'm not afraid of Virginia Woolf; not even of Shakespeare. Portuguese author José Saramago, however, I find daunting. I'm fascinated by the story of the 5th Duke, and I've saved the Harley Gallery link to listen to the online talks later. I also love the video on factory workers. The photos do look like something out of a scifi film.
Another tour de force. I love the eclectic nature of Desk Notes.
I wish I'd have a 'snowdrop filled February', but instead I'll have to make do with a 'scorching sun' filled one. Anyway, I love this installment of Desk Notes. So many interesting topics! I see what you mean by intellectualising books. There is such 'intellectual hype' around authors like Woolf that some people might even feel like they are not intelligent enough to read them (many people actually feel the same about history in general). I'm not afraid of Virginia Woolf; not even of Shakespeare. Portuguese author José Saramago, however, I find daunting. I'm fascinated by the story of the 5th Duke, and I've saved the Harley Gallery link to listen to the online talks later. I also love the video on factory workers. The photos do look like something out of a scifi film.
Another really interesting read and thank you for posting the poignant video. 👏