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The Late Review: Word Splash!
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Art, literature, music, discussion, comment, rant. Monday, July 14, 2008. Thanks to Sean at Alone and Unobserved. For the link to Wordle. A programme that creates 'word clouds' from any website. I put in the link to The Late Review and this is what it came up with:. The programme highlights words according to frequency. Interesting that the words 'Kokoomus' and 'homophobia' are right next to one another – and I didn't even put them there! And as for Kanerva, well, I'm easily provoked. Nice, Wordle, David.
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The Late Review: Well done, Ireland!
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Art, literature, music, discussion, comment, rant. Sunday, October 04, 2009. Well done, Ireland! Common sense has finally prevailed in the Republic of Ireland as the populace voted on Friday to ratify the Lisbon Treaty. I'm interested by Brian Lenihan's comments that what he calls "junk politics" (a wonderful, apt term) was coming from the far left. Rather from the far right. Not only that, he's now faced with the dilemma of whether to hold a referendum on the Treaty after. At least the presence of all h...
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The Late Review: European Fantasy in Paperback
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Art, literature, music, discussion, comment, rant. Tuesday, April 29, 2008. European Fantasy in Paperback. In 2005 I translated an extensive anthology of Finnish fantasy literature. To Microchips', is informed and insightful, and serves as an excellent introduction to the collection. The SFWA European Hall of Fame. Thankfully, there was no need to call the whole thing off – I had to get that in somehow! I certainly know what you mean about differences between American and British English. In conversa...
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The Late Review: Finished Product
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Art, literature, music, discussion, comment, rant. Saturday, December 24, 2005. After a year's hard work, how wonderful it is to be able to hold the finished product in my hands! This selection of Finnish fantasy literature (perhaps 'speculative fiction' would be a better term) offers a broad cross-section of writing both new and old, and demonstrates that elements of the fantastical have always existed, even in a body of literature as young as that in Finland. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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The Late Review: February 2008
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Art, literature, music, discussion, comment, rant. Sunday, February 24, 2008. My sentiments exactly, Mr Ravel! I was lucky enough to get a ticket to Thursday's dress rehearsal of Kaija Saariaho's new opera Adriana Mater. At the Finnish National Opera; the official première was last night. Having followed Saariaho's music for the last thirteen years, and having attended three performances of her previous opera L'amour de loin. Is no exception. For those with Finnish, here is Helsingin Sanomat's review.
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The Late Review: The Last 12 Months: An Abridged Version
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Art, literature, music, discussion, comment, rant. Saturday, July 25, 2009. The Last 12 Months: An Abridged Version. Hello… It’s exactly a year since the last time I posted on The Late Review, giving new heights to the word ‘late’. The reasons for this hiatus are long and various, but suffice it to say that plenty has happened in the intervening 365 days. A few of the highlights:. 8226; My translation of Matti Yrjänä Joensuu’s To Steal Her Love. 8226; The up-shot of all this – and of being turned d...
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The Late Review: June 2008
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Art, literature, music, discussion, comment, rant. Monday, June 30, 2008. Indian summer of love? Further to my post the other day about the plight of LGBT organisations in Latvia, there was an article in today's Guardian. At the end of the article is a brief rundown of other Pride marches which took place across the world last week. Latvia isn't mentioned; I wonder how they got on. Friday, June 27, 2008. I was shocked to read earlier in the week. Episode 1, about twenty minutes in). The issue of parentho...
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The Late Review: The Finnish Eton Boys
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Art, literature, music, discussion, comment, rant. Thursday, May 29, 2008. The Finnish Eton Boys. Let me return, for a moment, to one of my favourite subjects: rife corruption in the National Coalition Party (Kokoomus). Clearly, the dismissal of Ilkka Kanerva, the lecherous former foreign minister, is only the beginning of a long process of ridding the country these people. For those with Finnish, here's an eye-opening article from Uutislehti 100 on 21.5.2008:. Tää on ihan kakkosesta. Suomi on toistuvast...
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The Late Review: October 2009
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Art, literature, music, discussion, comment, rant. Sunday, October 04, 2009. Well done, Ireland! Common sense has finally prevailed in the Republic of Ireland as the populace voted on Friday to ratify the Lisbon Treaty. I'm interested by Brian Lenihan's comments that what he calls "junk politics" (a wonderful, apt term) was coming from the far left. Rather from the far right. Not only that, he's now faced with the dilemma of whether to hold a referendum on the Treaty after. At least the presence of all h...
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The Late Review: People of improbable hope
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Art, literature, music, discussion, comment, rant. Friday, July 25, 2008. People of improbable hope. Nothing I can say could possibly make this any more inspirational. All rise. As you can imagine, everyone here is maniacally obsessed with this election. It's exhausting, but entertaining. I am so looking forward to it being over, particularly since recent polls give me ever greater hope for the outcome. Hope all's well with you. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
