Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
The Reformation of Wolfshausen
Teil Fünf-und-Fünfzig
To hear Wilhelm Monteverdi's sermon, click on Elijah's miracle at right.
Or, if you're feeling more contemplative, you can read this week's episode by joining Elijah and the Israelites at lynching.
Poor ole Elijah, never got a kiss.
ReplyDeleteThat Wilhelm! This is heady stuff!
ReplyDeleteBTW, is that Ahab guy the one with the bum leg?
Everytime I start to listen to these wonderful readings, I google a Bavarian town and follow the links for the people who've visited there.
ReplyDeleteMoses and the Israelites... some great art around about them.
I'm with SK, though I'm more lost there in a dream...at the tavern suffering the warm ale I know I'd be drinking.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Cooper. Let me get a round.
ReplyDeleteAlways my kind of bedtime story.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Actonbell. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, Nessa.