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When he stands before Giorgione's La Tempesta, John Berger sees not only the painting but our whole notion of time, sweeping us away from a lost Ed... read full description

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Jul 22, 2008
Susan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This collections contains two astounding essays that reverberate in my memory. The first is about "shovelling shit" in the countryside and the philosophical implications of that profound activity, and the second is about Aesop and a painting of Aesop that unites both in an astounding commentary on voice and art and story.
Aug 18, 2008
Charlotte rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nice writing, and really interesting.
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