>> The interview is by Giacinto Di Pietrantonio and is translated from the >> Italian.
GDP: The first thing I'd like to ask you about is your evaluation of mankind - on a human level, not just philosophically - seeing as you have lived through this entire century. EJ: When I was young I wasn't afraid of dying. because death was part of a soldier's fate. In fact, I never thought I'd live this long. that I'd get past 80. For me this protracted old-age is like a new adventure. Throughout this century I have had many adventures, but despite my firsthand experience it's not easy to answer your question precisely, bcause experience is made up of contrasts. ----------------------------------- drs R. de Bakker Universiteitsbibliotheek Amsterdam Afdeling Catalogisering Faculteiten tel. 020-5252368
