Once upon a time there was an emperor who ruled over a land that was immeasurably large, beautiful, and prosperous. Like every other...

If I had to die now, I would say: “Was that it?” And: “I’m not quite sure I understood it.” And: “It was a bit loud.” 1935 Translated by...

Plan your itinerary in broad strokes; let the details sort themselves out as the whims of the hour dictate. The world is the biggest...

This part of the world is proud of itself, and with good reason. In Europe people are proud: To be German. To be French. To be English....

Foreign languages are nice, when you don’t understand them. I once asked the great J.V