Not much to say to this one, but that it was sometimes a good time, sometimes not, probably just depending on my mood. If anything, I pulled out of it that there is essentially good in anyone, especially E.E. Cummings, who seems to be the type who is able to find charm in any terrible situation. La Ferté-Macé really sounded miserable, but Cummings describes it with such an upbeat outlook that it's hard to see it as it was. His fondness for his fellow inmates, as well, really exemplified his kindness and good humour. He would have been a lovely person to meet, and to especially have as a friend, I think. Bros before
hos the French!
There was quite a lot of simple French dialogue in my e-book version, without any form of translation. With my highschool/early college knowledge of French, I was able to understand the majority of it without help, but wondered whether everyone was so educated in the language in the 20's. What do modern people do when they read this?
In other news, JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER HAS COME OUT WITH A NEW BOOK! That means the next book from the 1001 list is probably going to have to wait a little longer to get its turn from me.
