Carol Seidl

#Blogger, entrepreneur, #translator. Avid follower of French media, culture, history, and language. #Francophile and #francophone connecter.

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People recognize Victor Hugo as one of the greatest authors of the 19th century, but did you know he was also a talented artist? Check out some of his amazing visual works. #VictorHugo #Art
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https://t.co/sz4MpkB7TK A bit about Théophile Steinlen, followed by a delightful parade of his captivating cat illustrations.

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A selection of gags from some of France’s favorite political cartoonists, taking aim at the new U.S. presidency. Drawn since January 20, 2025.
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A visit to the Pat Conroy Literary Center brought back a flood of childhood memories. #PatConroy #racism https://t.co/QAU9CBkrgD

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@VeeSally @AndreaChalupa Thanks for sharing my post. ♥️

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Below is my review of a fast-paced historical thriller by bestselling French author, Pierre Lemaitre. https://t.co/sRcKBsCE01

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@memoart_dadrien Celui-ci plaît à beaucoup de monde. Titre français: La vie sexuelle des cannibales: À la dérive dans le Pacifique Sud

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@Someone58162111 https://t.co/FQ2mIhBhK7

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For those who plan to attend France's spectacular hosting of the Olympic Games this summer, be sure to heed the words of one of the nation's most lauded storytellers, Jean de La Fontaine. #translation #JOParis2024 https://t.co/3skVLRVIol

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@Friscokid49 No. I never thought of him as handsome. I stand corrected. 🙂

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@memoart_dadrien Astuce: l'autrice était la première femme à gagner un prix Pulitzer.

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In light of Faith Ringgold's recent death, I thought I'd revisit a small slice of her visual storytelling opus that brilliantly connects France to her aspirations and struggles as a young artist. https://t.co/QN2Zh7zwgv

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@memoart_dadrien L'Anomalie, par Hervé Le Tellier.

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@libe @cocoboer Here's one American's take on the controversy. https://t.co/VPnZNKWLK0

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Sadly, political cartoonists, whose job entails mockery and provocation, must worry about their safety. Here's my take on the controversy surrounding a recent drawing by @cocoboer, a survivor of the 2015 terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo. @libe https://t.co/VPnZNKWLK0

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Apr 2, 1878: Birth of French painter Emilie Charmy. Charmy was an artist in France's early avant-garde. She worked closely with Fauve artists like Henri Matisse.

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Mar 5, 1829: Birth of French artist Jean-Jacques Henner, noted for his use of sfumato, a painting technique for softening the transition between colors.

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Feb 20, 1875: Birth of French athlete, mountaineer, aviator, and journalist, Marie Marvingt. Marvingt won numerous prizes in various sports including hot-air ballooning. 1915, she became the first woman to fly combat missions, dropping bombs over German-held territory.