Tag Archives: Da Vinci
Sarah Dunant – The Marchesa
Women, eh? Put them in charge! “Lost in history. Is there any better place?” This question is rhetorically asked by the spectral presence of Isabella D’Este observing yet another scholar pore over the huge treasure trove of her papers in … Continue reading
Helen Lewis – The Genius Myth: The Dangerous Allure of Rebels, Monsters and Rule-Breakers
He’s not a genius, he’s a very naughty boy! Kierkegaard said, “Geniuses are like thunderstorms. They go against the wind, terrify people, cleanse the air.” Schopenhauer had a different take: “Talent hits the target. Genius hits the target others can’t … Continue reading
