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Stylized debauchery in Federico Fellini's Satyricon,
based on a late 1st century Roman satire |
Here are today's milestones:
Born on this day:
Federico Fellini (1920; died October 31, 1993) Italian filmmaker who made
La Strada;
Nights of Cabiria;
La Dolce Vita;
8-1/2;
Satyricon;
Amarcord
Ariyoshi Sawako (1931; died August 30, 1984) Japanese novelist who wrote
The Doctor's Wife,
The River Ki, and others
Died on this day:
John Ruskin (1900; born February 8, 1819) English art critic;
Modern Painters;
The Stones of Venice;
Fors Clavigera
Robinson Jeffers (1962; born January 10, 1887) California-based American poet;
Tamar;
Roan Stallion;
Give Your Heart to the Hawks; "Natural Music"; "Hurt Hawks"; "The Purse-Seine"; "Shine, Perishing Republic"
Bonus Classic:
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (late 14th century) English poem; anonymous, but thought to be by "The Pearl Poet"
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