Monday, April 5, 2021

Filling the Well: Anton Chekhov and Cat Stevens

 
 
Don't tell me the moon is shining; 
show me the glint of light on broken glass.
 
– Anton Chekhov


"Moonshadow" by Cat Stevens
(1977 Animation Festival Short)





April 1: John Muir
April 4: Cesare Pavese 
April 5: Anton Chekhov and Cat Stevens
 


6 comments:

  1. An unexpected but very nice pairing!

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  2. What a delightful little video. 1977 was a good year.

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  3. I love Cat Stevens & know this song, but have never seen the animation! It's so sweet! Thanks, Michelle!

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  4. Haven't heard this song in ages, thanks for the reminder video, Michelle. Lunar leanings in the air as I wrote a moon poem, too! :)

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  5. Ah, that is a great song. Thanks for that. I do love that quote from Chekhov. Thanks for another great post.

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