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text 2019-09-10 16:00
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Pedro Cervantes - Aldama Fine Art
Circles of Delight: Classic Carousels of... Circles of Delight: Classic Carousels of San Francisco - Aaron Shepard

FYI - the Pedro Cervantes book is still free in the US.

 

I don't read or speak Spanish, and I brought the Cervantes book largely because I wanted to look at more of his artwork.  The book does include a timeline and an essay.  The photos of his works are quite good, and with a price of zip,well worth it.

 

Circles of Delight - is, sadly, no longer free.  Shepherd is better known for his children's version of various fables and fairy tales.  This book is a look at the carousels in San Fran.  The history of the carousels is short, but the photos are beautiful.  I love that he paid attention to areas of the actual structure as well as the mounts.

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review 2018-10-01 22:12
Slow to start, but definitely worth reading!
The Storm Runner - J.C. Cervantes,Jennifer Cervantes

*I received an ARC from NetGalley. This does not affect my review.*

First off, I'll admit that had it not been for a NetGalley email letting readers know about The Storm Runner and Dragon Pearl that were inspired and sponsored by Rick Riordan, I probably...perhaps very likely would not have heard of these, or picked them up so quickly... I loved the Percy Jackson series growing up, and like with any of my favorite authors, if they talk about other authors and books, I have to check them out! (Which is why this isn't a 5 star review.)


That said, while I wasn't immediately pulled into this one, I loved the idea of learning about Mayan mythology as I read this, and once the gods started getting introduced I quickly found myself wanting to know more! That was a big thing, since I was afraid this wouldn't be able to stand up to other mythology stories I've read like the mentioned Percy Jackson series, and even things like Gaiman's Norse Mythology. Not to worry, since I loved it! (Although all those I and X names kind of got confusing! I still managed to figure it out though.) If I was asked about a favorite character...? I don't have one, and there was a part where pretty much each of the main characters was able to stand up and have the spotlight. I loved so many little things that I can't even begin to list, with or without spoilers I just know I would miss something. Why not read it? I'm sure you will find your own favorite things about this book!

Source: adventuresthruwonderlandreviews.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/arc-review-the-storm-runner
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text 2018-06-10 18:35
Reading progress update: I've read 63 out of 940 pages.
The Adventures of Don Quixote - J.M. Cohen,Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Why did no one tell me Don Quixote was this much fun? Also, he's like the ultimate (and worst) fan; I'm surprised he's never referenced in fan studies.

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text 2018-04-13 13:12
My fav book!
Allie, First at Last - Angela Cervantes

I am a reader of sci-fi but I do like realistic fiction sometimes. I chose this book because it got good reviews. I have recently read call of the wild.

 

Allie, First at Last is my new favorite book!!

 

This book is about a girl who isn't talented but is in a talented family. So she feels ashamed because she never receives any trophies. This book doesn't connect with me because I am great at everything that I do. Do you connect with it? Have you read this book? Are you going to read it? Let me know! I highly suggest it

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review 2016-06-18 17:20
L'amore perduto di Cervantes - L. Celani,Angela Rodicio

“I doni più belli che gli uomini hanno mai ricevuto sono la curiosità e la meraviglia. La curiosità si trova all’origine del viaggio; la meraviglia nella fantasia e nell’immaginazione dei racconti. La vita si può paragonare a una nave in mare aperto; il porto al quale approda è il suo Paese natale. Il ritorno alla patria, che sia vicina o lontana, è la rotta del viaggiatore.

Lì dove non esiste differenza tra viaggio e ritorno, si parla di amore, presente tanto al momento della partenza che a quello del ritorno.”

 

Nel 1999 Angela Rodicio si trova nel Montenegro come inviata della TVE, la televisione pubblica spagnola. Quasi al confine con l’Albania c’è un luogo di nome Ulcinj. La gente del posto racconta ad Angela che lì, nella fortezza sul mare, Cervantes fu fatto prigioniero dopo la battaglia di Lepanto. Angela stenta a credere. Gli abitanti del luogo narrano insistentemente dell’antica vicenda di Ulcinj o Ulcinium, Dulcinium, Dulcigno. Da Dulcium a Dulcinea il passo è breve. La mente s’infiamma, il cuore galoppa. Angela inizia il suo viaggio storico-letterario. Un viaggio sulla linea di confine tra realtà e fantasia. Un viaggio poetico, visionario, travagliato e misterioso.

 

Cervantes e Dulcigno, Dulcinea e Don Chisciotte. I Balcani, la Spagna. Ieri. Oggi.

Dulcinea è un luogo, è una terra amata. È un sogno che dura da quattrocento anni e ancora quattrocento durerà per tornare poi a rinnovarsi senza limite di tempo.

 

P.S. Ho provato grande emozione riconoscendo nei brani tratti dal Don Chisciotte la traduzione di Ferdinando Carlesi. Mi ha riportata a quando, bambina, incontrai per la prima volta l’ingegnoso Idalgo Don Chisciotte della Mancia. Un dono aggiunto.

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