FROM DAWN TO DECADENCE - ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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The discussion for this book begins on June 1st.

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For those of you who would like to hear and see the author; here is a conversation that Charlie Rose had with the author nine years ago. Charlie Rose was interviewing Barzun because of the publishing of his new book (at that time) :"From Dawn to Decadence". At the time of his publishing this book and recording this interview; he was almost 94 years old. Wow. He is still living and is 102 (will be 103 in a little over five months). What a tremendous career.

http://www.charlierose.com/view/inter...

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On Jacques Barzun's 100th birthday, his former students, colleagues, etc. put together their thoughts about this man, teacher, friend.

http://barzuncentennial.murphywong.ne...

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Jacques Barzun received a Lifetime Achievement award from Gemini Inc; it looks like this was awarded at the end of 2007 (almost a year and a half ago).

Barzun appears to be in his home in Texas receiving the award and delivering some acceptance and gratitude remarks. It appears that now he seems to be a bit more reflective of his great grandmother born in 1830 who he says influenced him a great deal; he also reflects upon the atmosphere that he grew up in while in Paris. I think these reflections say alot about this man and his beginnings. An interesting video (Barzun is 100 in this video !)

Very impressive still.

http://www.geminiink.org/JacquesBarzu...

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A very interesting view on Barzun's work:

http://coilhouse.net/2008/08/19/jacqu....