Thank you for this resource. I have one anthology of poetry and love opening it and savoring one poem at a time. I know nothing of French poetry and knowing that this book was so influential to you, I look forward to savoring one poem at a time out of it too (also, still really enjoying opening up A Book of Days. It's so nice.)
I’m sure you have read Mark Twain’s Joan of Arc, Patti? Such a brilliant, poetic, and well researched account of Joan’s life. Apparently there are many existing documents because of her trials, which Mark Twain was able to study. It’s the English who put her down…and now the same story is unfolding for Julian Assange, political prisoner (harbinger of Truth) locked away in His Majesty’s Prison Belmarsh. A horrendous jail by all accounts. 1431 Joan was burned after an extended and incredibly corrupt court case. 2022 Julian is still imprisoned after an extended and incredibly corrupt court proceedings. Appreciation Patti, for all you share.
Looking back at the texts, I have to say I really enjoyed William Jay Smith's translations. He was a friend of mine and as the director of the C.W. Post Poetry Center of Long Island University I brought him to read both his own poems and his translations several times. Thanks for sharing this material.
It's strange to me to see this image because I so rarely think of her heroism as being that of one clad in armour. Strength of soul rather than strength of steel.
It really moved me, Robin - how you've found the poems again going through the ever stirring tide of grief. I love Nerval, and you reminded me of that poem which resonates with the novel I'm writing. I also lost my best friend some years ago and I know how hard it is to even bear to look at things that remind one of those we've loved and lost. You wove a beautiful thread through grief, memory and a return to poetry you had found too painful to remember, in this strange sheltered space that Patti has opened to welcome all of us, and that is a kind of magic. Have a beautiful day!
Thank you for this resource. I have one anthology of poetry and love opening it and savoring one poem at a time. I know nothing of French poetry and knowing that this book was so influential to you, I look forward to savoring one poem at a time out of it too (also, still really enjoying opening up A Book of Days. It's so nice.)
I’m sure you have read Mark Twain’s Joan of Arc, Patti? Such a brilliant, poetic, and well researched account of Joan’s life. Apparently there are many existing documents because of her trials, which Mark Twain was able to study. It’s the English who put her down…and now the same story is unfolding for Julian Assange, political prisoner (harbinger of Truth) locked away in His Majesty’s Prison Belmarsh. A horrendous jail by all accounts. 1431 Joan was burned after an extended and incredibly corrupt court case. 2022 Julian is still imprisoned after an extended and incredibly corrupt court proceedings. Appreciation Patti, for all you share.
Creating with stepping stones of hope... over dead soldiers.
Warrior Poet.
Fantastic link! Thank you so much!
Thank you, Patti, for sharing this amazing resource, as well as thoughts and remembrances of Joan of Arc. I can't begin to imagine such courage.
Thanks for the postcard photo and the "stepping stones of hope" remark, which is moving and memorable.
Looking back at the texts, I have to say I really enjoyed William Jay Smith's translations. He was a friend of mine and as the director of the C.W. Post Poetry Center of Long Island University I brought him to read both his own poems and his translations several times. Thanks for sharing this material.
Yes he was a good translator.
Dear Patti , Thank you for sharing the post card and the online anthology link ! American women are admirable for their strength & integrity .
Internet Archive is often fruitful. You can “borrow” Arthur Rimbaud
by Starkie, Enid and read on line for an hour per loan. Usually you can reborrow it right away.
It's strange to me to see this image because I so rarely think of her heroism as being that of one clad in armour. Strength of soul rather than strength of steel.
That's a brilliant anthology Patti. Thank you for posting it, many hours of pleasure await.
love the anchor anthology. earlier this spring we made the pilgrimage to Laforgue's grave in Bagnuex which we cleaned up respectfully. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160535255137179&set=pcb.10160535255207179
Thanks Karen, we do what we must do adrift “the sea of possibilities” remaining attentive to signs and gifts from beyond.
Happy Remembrance Day Joan of Arc! In honor, thought I'd risk kicking the hornet's nest that is internet comment threads to highlight the role gender expression played in Joan's life and martyrdom: https://365daysoflesbians.tumblr.com/post/174405676674/may-30-joan-of-arc-1412-1431
Mark Twain’s Joan of Arc is a beautiful work.
I love Joan of Arc, the fire in her.
It really moved me, Robin - how you've found the poems again going through the ever stirring tide of grief. I love Nerval, and you reminded me of that poem which resonates with the novel I'm writing. I also lost my best friend some years ago and I know how hard it is to even bear to look at things that remind one of those we've loved and lost. You wove a beautiful thread through grief, memory and a return to poetry you had found too painful to remember, in this strange sheltered space that Patti has opened to welcome all of us, and that is a kind of magic. Have a beautiful day!
I love the very useful link. Merci beaucoup !
Joan of Arc - Jennifer Warnes & Leonard Cohen
https://youtu.be/gtwUyDPXROQ
Thank you
Great song and an exquisite duet.