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“He got carried away as he developed his idea: 'The aesthetic quality of towns is essential. If, as has been said, every landscape is a frame of mind, then it is even more true of a townscape. The way the inhabitants think and feel corresponds to the town they live in. An analogous phenomenon can be observed in certain women who, during their pregnancy, surround themselves with harmonious objects, calm statues, bright gardens, delicate curios, so that their child-to-be, under their influence, will be beautiful. In the same way one cannot imagine a genius coming from other than a magnificent town. Goethe was born in Frankfurt, a noble city where the Main flows between venerable palaces, between walls where the ancient heart of Germany lives on. Hoffmann explains Nuremberg - his soul performs acrobatics on the gables like a gnome on the decorated face of an old German clock. In France there is Rouen, with its rich accumulation of architectural monuments, its. cathedral like an oasis of stone, which produced Corneille and then Flaubert, two pure geniuses shaking hands across the centuries. There is no doubt about it, beautiful towns make beautiful souls.”

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Book:The Bells of Bruges
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The Bells of Bruges

The Bells of Bruges is a historical fiction novel that delves into the life of a character living in the picturesque city of Bruges. The story weaves through the complexities of human emotions, focusing on the protagonist's journey through love and loss amidst the backdrop of a changing world. more

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Georges Rodenbach
Georges Rodenbach

Georges Rodenbach was a Belgian poet known for his unique symbolism and profound emotional expression. His works often explore themes of human existence, with deep insights into love, death, and nature. more

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