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The Dragon and The Dog

While admiring 16th Century art in Venice, Adam Gopnik reflects on truth, fidelity and the loyalty of a little dog.

While viewing a 16th Century painting of St George slaying a dragon, Adam Gopnik reflects on how we all, in life, attempt to slay β€˜the dragons of our disorder.’

He concludes that 'dragon and saint are permanently entangled, as our demonic forces are with our better nature.’

Producer: Adele Armstrong
Sound: Peter Bosher
Production coordinator: Gemma Ashman
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

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Sun 16 Jul 2023 08:48
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