Tag Archives: Trevanian

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 →

Posted in Books & Literature, Philosophy & Psychology | Tagged Kishikawa Takashi, Le Cagot, Matsuo Bashō, Maurice de Lhandes, Nicholai Alexandrovitch Hel, Otake-san: Seventh Dan Gô Master, Shanghai, Shibumi, Trevanian | 1 Comment

Readings in and About Boyhood that Influenced John Fowles

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Ron Pavellas

Since around age 30, I have read and re-read a select few books: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig Journey to Ixtlan by Carlos Castaneda Shibumi by Trevanian Warrior’s Way by Robert de Ropp (I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Literature | Tagged Carlos Castaneda, Charles Dickens, Eileen Warburton, Henri Alain-Fournier, John Fowles, Le Grand Meaulnes, Nikos Kazantzakis, Robert de Ropp, Robert Pirsig, Trevanian | Leave a comment

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