Translating Gauguin’s Maison du Jouir
Painter Paul Gauguin called his home in the Marquesas Islands the Maison du Jouir. It was, according to art expert Caroline Boyle-Turner, a place where “music, drink, ribald humour, parties and a libertine attitude towards visiting young women filled many evenings”. Across the web the prevalent tra...
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2016
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| Online dostop: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Izvleček: | Painter Paul Gauguin called his home in the Marquesas Islands the Maison du Jouir. It was, according to art expert Caroline Boyle-Turner, a place where “music, drink, ribald humour, parties and a libertine attitude towards visiting young women filled many evenings”. Across the web the prevalent translation seems to be House of Pleasure, but we also find House of Sexual Pleasure, House of Delight, House of Orgasm, House of Come, House of Love, House of Bliss and House of Joy. In light of the ... |
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