“HANNAH: ....English landscape was invented by gardeners imitating foreign painters who were evoking classical authors. The whole thing was brought home in the luggage from the Grand Tour. Here, look -- Capability Brown doing Claude, who was doing Virgil. Arcadia! And here, superimposed by Richard Noakes, untamed nature in the style of Salvator Rosa. It's the Gothic novel expressed in landscape. Everything but vampires.”
Arcadia is a novel that delves into the complexities of human experience, weaving together elements of fantasy, satire, and philosophical inquiry. Set in a picturesque English countryside, the story follows the lives of its inhabitants, capturing the essence of their dreams and the realities they face. The narrative is rich with symbolism and allusions to classical literature, offering readers a profound exploration of the human condition. more
Tom Stoppard is a renowned British playwright, born on July 3, 1937. His works are known for their witty dialogue and complex structure, with notable plays including 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' and 'The Real Thing'. Stoppard has received multiple Tony Awards and Olivier Awards for his contributions to theatre. more
“Não convém a gente levantar escândalo de começo, só aos poucos é que o escuro é claro”
“Desire is the cause of happiness. Desire is also the cause of sadness.”
“My children are grown-ups., so you and Noah are my only little boys I have left.”
“Speak to me, Rosa. Look this way just once, over here Rosa, where I am watching.”
“Why did you push her ?' Rosa screams again. I realise she's pointing at me.”
“She promised to be good. She wasn't.”