Category Archives: Goethe

Am Frankfurt

Posted on October 28, 2010 by robhunt510

The Chinese girls arrive home at the Boppard hotel from Frankfurt at midday Saturday; an all-nighter. Karaoke, shots, Chinese songs, R&B, Rihanna, Jay-Z. I tell them about “Online” and the sounds of the 1080s. Sounds horrible, they say. Exhausted now, … Continue reading →

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Publishing and the oldest brothel in town. Mainz 2

Posted on October 5, 2010 by robhunt510

“A matter that may seeme incredible to the understanding of many men, yet most certainly verified by experience. By virtue of this arte are communicated to the publike viewe of the Worlde the monuments of all learned authors that are … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg: philosophy compulsory

Posted on September 17, 2010 by robhunt510

My favourite moment of the Baden-Baden Grayson Perry incident happens without him, back at the Capuchin-Radisson reception desk. An elderly German couple were, they explain, sitting behind me in the Travel Pussy cafe. They want to know, pretty simply – … Continue reading →

Posted in Arendt, Goethe, Grayson Perry, Heidelberg, Holderlin, Martin Luther, Thomas Coryat | Leave a comment