Don Quixote, the beloved itinerant knight.Don Quixote" is interesting! There is no doubt about this.
And it is not only interesting, but its depth is also extraordinary. It has been loved by great people all over the world.
To enjoy "Don Quixote" even more, this article introduces recommended books!
Dostoevsky's worksI'd like to read Dostoevsky, but where on earth should I start? Is there a recommended order?"
This is a problem that many people who want to read Dostoevsky for the first time may have trouble with.
In this article, I will discuss my recommended introduction to Dostoevsky to answer these concerns.
Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and LoveThere is something I would love to share with you all in this article. I want to say this out loud to the whole world! I want to tell you that here in Baden-Baden, Germany, there is a masterpiece of sculpture that is among the finest in the world!
Our days in Baden-Baden were some of the most powerful impacts of the 2022 trip. It was the highlight of the trip! The sculptures were amazing, Michelangelo-grade!
Shinran and DostoevskyThis travelogue has been written for the enjoyment of those who are unfamiliar with Dostoevsky.
There are many tours of places related to Dostoevsky in Russia, but it is rare to find one written specifically for Europe. In this sense, we feel that we may be of some help to those who love Dostoevsky, even if only in a small way.
The Italian Renaissance and the Revolution of KnowledgeI love Raphael's "Madonna in a Small Chair". This famous painting is known to have been loved by the great Russian writer Dostoevsky.
The original, which I saw at Palazzo Pitti in Florence, was truly wonderful.
In this article, I will share my experience of seeing such a masterpiece by Raphael.
The Italian Renaissance and the Revolution of KnowledgeA visit to the Uffizi Gallery, Florence's Royal Road, led to an unexpected encounter. It was Botticelli's Maria. I could not take my eyes off her...!
There is something different about Botticelli's paintings. Botticelli's paintings are different in that they have a certain "power of face.
The Italian Renaissance and the Revolution of KnowledgeIn our previous article, we recommended reference books for learning about Rome, Italy, and in this article, we will recommend books about Florence.
Ferenze is a city of flowers where the works of Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and other unspoken masters continue to fascinate people from all over the world.
However, it is surprisingly difficult to understand the history of Florence and how art flourished in this city.
We may know the term "Renaissance art," but when it comes to the actual nature of this art, what was the background of the period in which it reached its golden age?
The more you know about Florence, the more interesting it is! We hope you will find this article useful.
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, the Vatican, and Roman CatholicismIn the previous article, "Monks' Recommendation: 15 Sightseeing Spots in Rome! From the Royal Road to Maniacal Churches, Taste the Ultimate in Beauty" introduced the recommended spots in Rome, and in this article, we will introduce a recommended reference and guidebook to enjoy Rome even more.
Please refer to each link for a more detailed discussion of the book.
Rome is so deep. It is like a bottomless swamp that the more you know about it, the more you become addicted to it. I, too, have become completely obsessed with this Roman wanderlust.
I hope this article has been helpful to you.
Travels in Rome" - Charms of the Theater City of Rome and Pilgrimage to BerniniIn this article I will introduce some of my favorite places to visit in Rome.
In this article, we will introduce not only famous churches such as St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum, but also maniac churches that are not often visited by tourists.
Rome is indeed a wonderful city. However, there is a trap of having too much to see and do. We hope that our blog posts will be of help to you.
Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and LoveThis article is a collection of 30 articles from my European travelogue, "Dostoevsky, Fateful Journey with His Wife: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love".
I like Dostoevsky. But above all, I love "Dostoevsky with Mrs. Anna. I would be very happy if the journey of these two men could be seen by as many people as possible.
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The best of our blog! The "Dostoevsky's Journey" trilogy - my full-length European travelogue!
Travels to Buddhist Sacred Sites in India and Sri Lanka: What I felt there when I was called to India
(1) The birth of Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini, Nepal!
10 novels instead of business cards - I'm ashamed to say I'm such a person.
Ten books that a bookish monk would seriously recommend to students - reading is always a powerful thing!
Takahiro Ueda, "Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love" - A journey that traces a once-in-a-lifetime journey with his wife that changed the destiny of a great writer.
Why am I, a monk, reading Dostoevsky and world literature?" Articles - The Surprising Similarities Between Shinran and Dostoevsky
(62) Visit the site of Yukio Mishima's suicide and the Ichigaya Memorial Hall of the Self-Defense Forces Ichigaya Camp (now the Ministry of Defense)
(61) Yukio Mishima's Fierce Final Days! What was happening at the site of his suicide that day?
(60) Yukio Mishima loved Disneyland! What fascinated Mishima about Disney?
(59) After all, Yukio Mishima was exceptional! The overwhelming power of his brush strokes gives the impression of Dostoevskian black magic.
List of recommended commentaries on Disney as religious thought, history, and art
List of 15 recommended works of Yukio Mishima and commentaries - Interesting works of Yukio Mishima, one of Japan's most famous writers, and his epic life.
Yukio Mishima's "Sea of Fertility" Synopsis and Impressions - What is Life? What is life? An amazing feature-length tetralogy that contains the soul of Mishima!
(58) A Visit to the University of Tokyo's Yasuda Auditorium - What was that Yasuda Auditorium Incident at the University of Tokyo? Thoughts on the Student Conflict of the Time
