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Summary: Mots D'Heures: Gosses, Rames
Review: Aille aime sous abeille!! A thoughtful discourse on removing honey from apiaries by going below, an unusual route in anything but the original horticultural frame.
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Summary: Great book, but beware of the back cover!
Review: I agree that it's a great book. But... in the current printing, on the back cover, the beans are spilled, and the reader is told how the poems were written, spoiling the joy of discovery for the reader. If you are buying the book as a present, tear off the back cover before giving it. If you are buying it for yourself, remove the cover without reading it before you start the book
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Summary: Stupendously clever, hysterically funny
Review: I am a cousin of the author's, and think that anyone who picks up "Mots D'Heures" should be aware of the amazing life that produced such a witty author. Luis van Rooten was the quintessential Renaissance man. He was trained and worked professionally as an architect; acted in both radio serials and on film (see him as the sassy reporter in the Kirk Douglas film "Detective Story," not to mention his stints in the cinematic classics "Two Years Before the Mast," "The Big Clock" and "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes"); drew and did woodblock prints and painted; and, oh yes, he happened to put out a couple of priceless little volumes of writing as well. Luis' artistic and creative abilities come to full flower in "Mots D'Heures," which requires neither a knowledge of French nor a particular facility with Mother Goose rhymes to enjoy--although both help deepen the reader's appreciation. It is the kind of high-minded silliness that makes you weak from laughter. I cannot recommend the book too highly, and wish it would come back into print, as it makes an excellent gift for anyone with even a glimmer of a sense of humor. You know it's a good book when you have trouble thinking of people who would NOT enjoy it!
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Summary: I want to read this so badly I could.........
Review: I am a cousin of the author's, and think that anyone who picks up "Mots D'Heures" should be aware of the amazing life that produced such a witty author. Luis van Rooten was the quintessential Renaissance man. He was trained and worked professionally as an architect; acted in both radio serials and on film (see him as the sassy reporter in the Kirk Douglas film "Detective Story," not to mention his stints in the cinematic classics "Two Years Before the Mast," "The Big Clock" and "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes"); drew and did woodblock prints and painted; and, oh yes, he happened to put out a couple of priceless little volumes of writing as well. Luis' artistic and creative abilities come to full flower in "Mots D'Heures," which requires neither a knowledge of French nor a particular facility with Mother Goose rhymes to enjoy--although both help deepen the reader's appreciation. It is the kind of high-minded silliness that makes you weak from laughter. I cannot recommend the book too highly, and wish it would come back into print, as it makes an excellent gift for anyone with even a glimmer of a sense of humor. You know it's a good book when you have trouble thinking of people who would NOT enjoy it!
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Summary: Stupendously clever, hysterically funny
Review: I am a cousin of the author's, and think that anyone who picks up "Mots D'Heures" should be aware of the amazing life that produced such a witty author. Luis van Rooten was the quintessential Renaissance man. He was trained and worked professionally as an architect; acted in both radio serials and on film (see him as the sassy reporter in the Kirk Douglas film "Detective Story," not to mention his stints in the cinematic classics "Two Years Before the Mast," "The Big Clock" and "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes"); drew and did woodblock prints and painted; and, oh yes, he happened to put out a couple of priceless little volumes of writing as well. Luis' artistic and creative abilities come to full flower in "Mots D'Heures," which requires neither a knowledge of French nor a particular facility with Mother Goose rhymes to enjoy--although both help deepen the reader's appreciation. It is the kind of high-minded silliness that makes you weak from laughter. I cannot recommend the book too highly, and wish it would come back into print, as it makes an excellent gift for anyone with even a glimmer of a sense of humor. You know it's a good book when you have trouble thinking of people who would NOT enjoy it!
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Summary: I want to memorize this book......
Review: I'm the previous reviewer from Great Falls Montana who is fallng for Gousses Rames one page at a time. Literally. My only access to this out-of print manuscript has been through friends who have copied a page of two, usually for use with their French language classes. The good news is I think this is the cleverest bit of writing I've ever come across. The bad news is I can't find he book anywhere. Can someone help?
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Summary: I want to memorize this book......
Review: I'm the previous reviewer from Great Falls Montana who is fallng for Gousses Rames one page at a time. Literally. My only access to this out-of print manuscript has been through friends who have copied a page of two, usually for use with their French language classes. The good news is I think this is the cleverest bit of writing I've ever come across. The bad news is I can't find he book anywhere. Can someone help?
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Summary: I'll take Mother Gousse for 1000 Alex
Review: If you know your Nursery Rhymes, and have a passing knowledge of how to pronounciate french words - you will love this - Un petit d'un petit S'etonne au Halles Un petit d'un petit Ah! Degres te fallent.... If you are French you probably won't get it because the trick is knowing your Mother Goose. My Dad got a copy from Santa this Christmas, published by Penguin Books in 1980. I hope that info helps some in their search.
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Summary: I'll take Mother Gousse for 1000 Alex
Review: If you know your Nursery Rhymes, and have a passing knowledge of how to pronounciate french words - you will love this - Un petit d'un petit S'etonne au Halles Un petit d'un petit Ah! Degres te fallent.... If you are French you probably won't get it because the trick is knowing your Mother Goose. My Dad got a copy from Santa this Christmas, published by Penguin Books in 1980. I hope that info helps some in their search.
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Summary: A Pinnacle
Review: Mots D'Heures: Gousses, Rames is one of the greatest literary entertainments ever written. It runs the gamut from touchingly nostalgic to raucous. Above all, it is howlingly funny. It makes me laugh so hard it hurts.
You need two things to enjoy Mots D'Heures: Gousses, Rames. You should know some French; and you should know some nursery rhymes. With that, the book will hit you from line to line with waves of jaw-dropping hilarity. And wit, and charm, and moments of poignant reminiscence.
The book, sadly, is out of print. Someone, somewhere, should do what it takes to get it reissued. Meanwhile, try to get your hands on a copy at any cost. Not from me, though. I wouldn't part with mine for less than fortunes tartines.
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