Daily Archives: April 28, 2022

Shakespeare and Company, Paris – A History of the Rag & Bone Shop of the Heart

Posted on April 28, 2022 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“This first-ever history of the legendary bohemian bookstore in Paris interweaves essays and poetry from dozens of writers associated with the shop–Allen Ginsberg, Anaïs Nin, Ethan Hawke, Robert Stone and Jeanette Winterson, among others–with hundreds of never-before-seen archival pieces, including … Continue reading →

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Jorge Amado’s Influence on Brazilian Culture

Posted on April 28, 2022 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“When Jorge Amado died in 2001, people were already talking about him as Brazil’s cultural ambassador to the world. His novels, translated into nearly 50 languages, made many in the West suddenly familiar with the largest Latin American nation. … … Continue reading →

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