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The Demulcent of Shame

The Audacity. • 4461 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
📚 Literature Essay
  1. The post discusses 'The Demulcent of Shame' essay by Jason Prokowiew.
  2. Jason received the 2023 PEN America/Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History for War Boys.
  3. The essay delves into his Russian father's adoption by Nazis during World War II and its lasting trauma.

Bun. Chapter Ten: The Language Burrow

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 483 implied HN points • 27 Oct 24
📚 Literature Fiction Poetry Narrative Essay Theater
  1. Reading is changing a lot. It feels more like playing a game where people want quick and clear information instead of deeper engagement with texts.
  2. People are becoming less patient with complex writing and instead prefer simple language that matches their existing beliefs.
  3. Even in difficult times, like illness, there's a return to moments of joy and beauty in everyday life, reminding us of human connection and the cycle of nature.

Womb

The Audacity. • 3282 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
📚 Literature Essay Health
  1. Kristina Kasparian is an emerging writer from Montreal, Canada.
  2. She holds a Ph.D. in neurolinguistics but left academia due to health reasons.
  3. Her essay 'Womb' is available for paid subscribers on audacity.substack.com.
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A Walk In The Park

Soaring Twenties • 100 implied HN points • 13 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Literature Philosophy Art Essay Nature
  1. Walking can help clear your mind and inspire new ideas. Many great writers are also big walkers because it allows them to think and create.
  2. A good essay is like a walk without a strict path. You explore, get distracted, and discover new things along the way.
  3. Taking a moment to breathe and enjoy nature lets you see things differently. It's a reminder that we all need time to pause and reflect.

Match The Advice Column To The Famous Writer!

Castalia • 479 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
📚 Literature Writing advice Literary Analysis Cultural critique Essay
  1. Be careful when trying wild stunts, especially if you're not in the best shape. Always practice safe actions, and remember to write down your experiences.
  2. There are many ways to show loyalty without resorting to extreme actions. It's important to find safer and healthier alternatives to prove your commitments.
  3. Having a solid writing routine can help you be consistent. Try to make it as easy as possible so you can stick to it daily.

El Duende

The Recovering Academic • 277 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
📚 Literature Poem Book Club Essay Memoir
  1. The post features a poem dedicated to the author's uncle, describing a near-death experience he had while mistaken for a bear.
  2. The poem touches on themes of fear, survival, and memory, capturing vivid imagery of the uncle's ordeal.
  3. The author also mentions an upcoming book club meeting to discuss 'Dear Committee Members' by Julie Schumacher, welcoming all to join the conversation regardless of academic background.

Get Wise Or Die Trying, Part 2

Weekly Wisdom • 99 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
📚 Literature Writing Book release Substack Essay
  1. The author released their first book 'Get Wise Or Die Trying: Musings & Memoirs On Mortality, Meaning & The Mystery Of Being Alive', available for purchase now.
  2. The book is pay-what-you-want with a minimum of $5, compiled from the author's first year of writing on Substack, featuring essays and poems.
  3. The author expresses gratitude to friends, writing group, and Substack subscribers for their contributions and support in completing the project.

Orwell on Kipling

David Friedman’s Substack • 152 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
📚 Literature Criticism Poetry Essay Novel
  1. Orwell viewed Rudyard Kipling as a talented writer, despite being despised by many in his time.
  2. Orwell criticized Kipling's realism as 'sadism,' but believed Kipling's writing reflected a different perspective on handling life's unfairness.
  3. Orwell underestimated Kipling's skill as a poet and short story writer, failing to recognize the depth of his work beyond popular pieces.

Anne Carson's Mosaic Verse

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
📚 Literature Poetry Translation Essay Myth Beauty
  1. Poetry organizes human breath and events through rhythm and meter, reflecting a sense beyond what we usually sense
  2. Anne Carson's work crosses genres, blending translation, poetry, and essay in a unique and unclassifiable way
  3. In 'The Autobiography of Red,' Carson creates a complex narrative around the myth of Geryon and Herakles, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and identity

Joxley Reads 11/02/24

Joxley Writes • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
📚 Literature Mystery Essay Subscription
  1. The New Yorker essay on the death of Zac Brettler is engrossing and full of mystery.
  2. Zac Brettler's story involves larger-than-life characters and intriguing circumstances.
  3. Readers can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Joxley Writes.