Character analysis of Lucien in Balzac's "Lost Illusions"

It seems that Lucien in Balzac’s Lost Illusions, is a classic authoritarian character. His attitude towards power is abject emotional submission. His is not submission for the sake of appearances, to protect himself like Mme d’Espard, but real emotional submission. His character is so plain, as to perfectly illustrate the typical Sadomasochistic character with a … Read more

Recent Haikus

18th September Higher and higherSublime and sweet the voice singsLifting and soaring We torture ourselves;Mostly it is a habit.A secure feeling. 19th September The Ethic existsAt any given moment,and the moments change. 20th September Walk the path aloneEach man’s life, his own journeyUnlived life. Huge waste We must walk our pathIt ends the same for … Read more

Early Haiku poetry

A sunlit morningSweeping the Road for the dayA futile effort Lazy snow white cloudsA gentle breeze cools the browHear the leaves rustle Chirping birds in SpringLife springing up everywhereDead TV chains us Early dusk, dog barksPink clouds. The children playingAll silence. No thought. Plants grow in the darkHidden from sight and knowledgeNature needs us not … Read more