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Adam Burgess
I can’t write a long review on this one, because I just don’t feel up to it. I’m not a philosopher but, that being said, Sartre (and the translator) certainly made existentialism, to an extent, accessible to me as someone rather unfamiliar with the… Continue Reading “Review: Existentialism and Human Emotion by Jean-Paul Sartre”
Summary: Plato’s Five Dialogues includes essays which recount the days leading up to Socrates’ trial for “corrupting the youths of Athens”, as well as Socrates’ defense (apologia) to the jury, and his final conversation with his closest friends before his induced suicide by hemlock.… Continue Reading “Review: Five Dialogues by Plato”
I was initially drawn to this book because of the many classical complexes/situations which were promised; however, I found the plot ultimately lacking and, though my interest was piqued at various points throughout the book (more so at the beginning and end, however) it… Continue Reading “Review: Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse”
The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner Very beautiful… very difficult. Ender’s Shadow by Orson Scott Card Unbelievably good sci-book. Probably the best ever. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris One of the funniest books ever. I actually ‘laughed out loud.’… Continue Reading “Reviews: The Earlies, Part 10”
The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green by Joshua Braff Such a good, relaxed read. Very, very funny. And also very moving. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte One of the best British Victorian novels.. or any novel.. of all time. I absolutely loved this book.… Continue Reading “Reviews: The Earlies, Part 13”
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