Category Archives: Historical Fiction

Shibumi

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Ron Pavellas

…(A)n ineffable quality…great refinement underlying commonplace appearances. Thus, on page 74 of my paperback copy of the book Shibumi, does the author, Trevanian (1931-2003), through the character General Kishikawa Takashi, begin to describe to young Nicholai Alexandrovitch Hel the nature … Continue reading →

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“Buddenbrooks”, Thomas Mann’s First Published Novel

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Ron Pavellas

One can easily find a summary and analysis of the book on the Internet, such as this from “BookRags.” I have a different, but not contrary, view of the book which I offer below. The edition I bought was published in … Continue reading →

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