Robotech and Half-understood Riddles of Space and Time
When I was a teenager, I used to like a TV series: Robotech – First Generation.
When I was a teenager, I used to like a TV series: Robotech – First Generation.
If you have read this blog, by now, you know that I adore George Orwell. Nonetheless, it is one thing to read his marvellous novels and essays, it is another thing to read his memories during Battle of Britain! Penguin’s publication is truly elite.
“Master and Margarita” is one of three novels that had a profound influence on me as a teenager... with “Great Expectation” and “George Orwell's Essays”. Beforehand, I had read about Bulgakov's bold mail to Stalin in thirties, and surprisingly, the very proper return telephone call and the vital help of Stalin (1).
It all started with listing to Melvyn Bragg's fantastic podcasts “The Value of Culture” on BBC's Channel 4.
Great Expectation is one of the three books that influenced me as a teenager. I found this wonderful book in our library and quickly was absorbed in it. I remember that I asked my Mom to give it to a binding expert to change and re-new its cover.
I always admired Oriana Fallaci. For me, she is one of the greatest people in twentieth century.
In my old library, I have three volume books: Ahmad Shamloo’s (of course, the censored version) poems and translations (poems, shorts novels). One of the translated stories was the first chapter of the book: The little world of Don Camillo by Giovannino Guareschi.
I got familiar, learnt, and accepted Marxism from early age in my own way ...
Nowadays, I listen to a fantastic Podcast: BBC's The Value of Culture. It is a very sophisticated and brilliant programme by Melvyn Bragg.
A few days ago, I bought a new book. The very famous Orwell's Animal Farm, which has many relevant drawings and cartoons by Ralph Steadman.