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Dune in Hebrew
In Tablet Raz Greenberg profiles translator Emanuel Lottem, in Is Dune Better in Hebrew ?
It wouldn't be the first work of fiction improved in translation .....
Krimi enthusiasm
I missed this last week, but in Foreign Policy Thomas Kniesche writes about Germany's Love Affair With Crime Fiction.
Yes, a lot of the focus is on (the TV-series) Tatort, but it offers a decent overview of German Krimi-reading enthusiasm as well.
(I've been in Vienna for a few days now and note with some amusement that of the first six books I've purchased, three are, indeed, Krimis .....)
We Need A New Way Of Studying Literature
You can visit these extravagant and beautiful churches and marvel at their unique architecture. Each one is a testament to the trends of its time. They serve as a record of architectural trends that future generations can study regardless of religious affiliation.
From detailed sculptures that adorn these buildings, to their towering tops and onion domes, Luxury Columnist lists the top religious edifices around the globe. Check the full list here.