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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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.