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“Non farci fare una brutta figura”

Communty News & Events

Nothing more to say. I particulary appreciated your statement about what we can be in SL, and I absolutely agree. Talking in general, we should not forget that being polite and well-mannered is not only a way to improve the re-creation of the 18th century upper class atmosphere, but most of all is a form of respect (wich is a "must" in all the civilized ages); and someone who does not respect the others does not deserve any sort of attention.

As always, our ancestors found way before us the core of the problem, when to unnecessary critiques they simply answered: "Medice, cura te ipsum."

What are you Reading?

Book Lovers

VERY interesting essay, with a wide analysis of the phenomenon during the 18th Century and a good nice esoteric view. Don't know if it's translated in English, author (Fabio Venzi) is renown in this field and had rewards in different countries so probably it is.

For 18th Century addicted (like me lol) I highly suggest another essay, really really complete and detailed about the French Revolution (you even find the statistics about weddings, amount of bread bought, etc in the various years of the Revolution :O). I read dozens of books about the Revolution but this one was probably the best, and I think really enjoyable (if you can overlook some political considerations, a bit excessive like that the French Revolution was absolutely the starting point of communism and the annoying tendency of the author in some parts of the book to interpret history with modenr eyes).

It's a while I don't read novels, but there is one that bewitched me, wich is this one. Absolutely unique, surreal, magical and with a tasty victorian touch. Simply wonderful.