Patricia Furstenberg, Author of Historical Fiction, Kids Books
Travel Through Stories
These old Romanian war carols come to us through the gates of Apuseni Mountains where, throughout the years, the war took many young man, placing its stigma on the lives of those left behind, parents, sweethearts, or the peaceful everyday life of a village.
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Let’s celebrate with stories this month of November, nicknamed Brumar in Romanian, the Frosty Month. I think it’s often overlooked in our anticipation of Saint Nicholas and the rush for evergreen trees and towards Christmas, the hope of another New Year.
There are a few stories I’d like to share with you this November.
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Today I have a story translated in Romanian and an autumnal haiku that made their publishing debut. More reasons to celebrate this September – apart from our grape vineyard sprouting leaves as my husband just informed me. I am sure there were none yesterday!
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Among African languages the Xhosa language is embroidered with idioms, proverbs and figurative expressions drawing from a rich culture and history. Some of these African idioms and proverbs are readily understood by any English speaking person while others, if literally interpreted, appear to be meaningless.
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