Patricia Furstenberg, Writer of Historical Fiction, Children's Books
Travel via Stories
Words by Patricia Furstenberg on the Prélude from Enescu ‘s Suite Ancienne inspired by a live performance of Laura Pauna. The recording below was performed in 1981 by talented Romanian pianist Aurora Ienei, particularly renowned for her interpretation of George Enescu’s piano compositions.
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The bright and stately Sunflower and its touching legend is a folk tale of Ukraine and a symbol for the inspiring resistance of Ukrainian people.
Symbols and imagery used in national customs and rituals are passed on through generations and become the unseen backbone that supports us in times of trouble.
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Enjoy a lesson in kindness with The Lion and the Mouse, an ancient fable retold here with some humor, for children and adults alike.
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Enjoy Un Rêve d’Hiver, A Winter’s Dream, my daughter’s poem.
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The Romanian blouse, ia, is the fruitful outcome of a millennial history and rich tradition. Woven in codes. Ia, this Romanian embroidered peasant blouse also known as la blouse Roumaine, is the acclaimed symbol of the Romanian nation.
Visual patterns representing an unwritten knowledge and assiduous hand crafting seep like bygone scents in our wireless world. Welcome to the Romanian blouse, ia, a highly visual blog post for a trendy fashion symbol.
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