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🐐🐐CHAPTERS BELOW!🐐🐐
0:00 Defending the Western Canon, Contemporary poetry sucks
2:23 Cultural guilt, Vietnam, The School of Resentment, Poets used to "make our souls", Readers should be educated
4:56 Pater on aesthetics, Perception, Representation-by-category, Hazlitt on Wordsworth, Abolish tenure
8:07 Many poets are justly neglected, Poetry will be dead by 2007, Maya Angelou
10:11 Whitman has been betrayed by America, Whitman and individuality
13:02 Emerson's dialectic of power
14:57 Every attempt to socialize poetry fails, Shakespeare has been betrayed
18:58 Emerson on Shakespeare
21:32 Only an understanding of Shakespeare can save us, Can Tennyson's "Mariana" be politicized?
23:06 True poets are in a hostile environment, poetry is not an instrument of social change
24:38 My goal is to help artists, Emerson on politics
26:45 Bad poetry looks easy ... and is easy, Elizabeth Bishop and Ammons are real poets
27:33 Emerson on poetry

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From The Best of the Best American Poetry 1988-1997, Edited by Harold Bloom. Published in 1997, Simon and Schuster.

Read by Michael Joseph.

Harold Bloom on Why Contemporary Poetry Sucks (Full) Hint: Modern Poems Are Bad Due to Cultural ...

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Harold Bloom (1930-2019) was a prominent American literary critic and Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale University. He was known for his influential theories on literary criticism and his championing of the idea of the "anxiety of influence," which explores how later writers struggle with the influence of earlier writers.Bloom was a central figure in debates about the literary canon—the list of works considered to be of great importance in a particular culture or period. He argued for the inclusion of canonical works based on their enduring aesthetic value rather than their adherence to political or social criteria. Bloom authored numerous other books including "The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages" (1994), where he defended the traditional Western literary canon.Bloom's views were often controversial, particularly his emphasis on the centrality of Western literature and his sometimes dismissive attitude towards literary theory that he felt diminished the aesthetic experience of literature.Adrienne Rich's work, which often addressed themes of feminism, politics, and social justice, stood in contrast to Bloom's preference for what he saw as the timeless and universal qualities of literature. This difference in perspective could lead Bloom to be more reserved or critical in his assessments of poets like Rich whose work was more explicitly engaged with contemporary social and political issues.The influence of contemporary Western poets and the perception of diminished impact is a topic that has been discussed in literary circles, including by critics like Harold Bloom. One argument is that contemporary poetry, particularly in Western contexts, has seen a fragmentation of its audience. Poetry today often appeals to niche or specialized readerships rather than enjoying widespread cultural influence as it might have in earlier periods.With the rise of digital media and the internet, there has been an explosion of content and platforms for artistic expression. This diversification has both enriched the literary landscape but also potentially diluted the collective influence of any one poet or school of poetry. Critics like Harold Bloom have argued that contemporary poetry has sometimes prioritized political and social messages over aesthetic considerations, which may have affected its perceived impact and longevity in the broader literary canon. The globalization of literature has also played a role. Contemporary poets may find themselves in dialogue not only with their own cultural traditions but also with global literary currents, which can frustrate its reception.

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Harold Bloom on Why Contemporary Poetry Sucks (Full) Hint: Modern Poems Are Bad Due to Cultural ...

GOATPoets 2024-07-04 | 🐐🐐Bloom's famous takedown of bad poetry. 🛑Please subscribe and like! Thanks!🛑
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🐐🐐CHAPTERS BELOW!🐐🐐
0:00 Defending the Western Canon, Contemporary poetry sucks
2:23 Cultural guilt, Vietnam, The School of Resentment, Poets used to "make our souls", Readers should be educated
4:56 Pater on aesthetics, Perception, Representation-by-category, Hazlitt on Wordsworth, Abolish tenure
8:07 Many poets are justly neglected, Poetry will be dead by 2007, Maya Angelou
10:11 Whitman has been betrayed by America, Whitman and individuality
13:02 Emerson's dialectic of power
14:57 Every attempt to socialize poetry fails, Shakespeare has been betrayed
18:58 Emerson on Shakespeare
21:32 Only an understanding of Shakespeare can save us, Can Tennyson's "Mariana" be politicized?
23:06 True poets are in a hostile environment, poetry is not an instrument of social change
24:38 My goal is to help artists, Emerson on politics
26:45 Bad poetry looks easy ... and is easy, Elizabeth Bishop and Ammons are real poets
27:33 Emerson on poetry

***

From The Best of the Best American Poetry 1988-1997, Edited by Harold Bloom. Published in 1997, Simon and Schuster.

Read by Michael Joseph.

Harold Bloom on Why Contemporary Poetry Sucks (Full) Hint: Modern Poems Are Bad Due to Cultural ...

@GOATPoets

Harold Bloom (1930-2019) was a prominent American literary critic and Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale University. He was known for his influential theories on literary criticism and his championing of the idea of the "anxiety of influence," which explores how later writers struggle with the influence of earlier writers.Bloom was a central figure in debates about the literary canon—the list of works considered to be of great importance in a particular culture or period. He argued for the inclusion of canonical works based on their enduring aesthetic value rather than their adherence to political or social criteria. Bloom authored numerous other books including "The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages" (1994), where he defended the traditional Western literary canon.Bloom's views were often controversial, particularly his emphasis on the centrality of Western literature and his sometimes dismissive attitude towards literary theory that he felt diminished the aesthetic experience of literature.Adrienne Rich's work, which often addressed themes of feminism, politics, and social justice, stood in contrast to Bloom's preference for what he saw as the timeless and universal qualities of literature. This difference in perspective could lead Bloom to be more reserved or critical in his assessments of poets like Rich whose work was more explicitly engaged with contemporary social and political issues.The influence of contemporary Western poets and the perception of diminished impact is a topic that has been discussed in literary circles, including by critics like Harold Bloom. One argument is that contemporary poetry, particularly in Western contexts, has seen a fragmentation of its audience. Poetry today often appeals to niche or specialized readerships rather than enjoying widespread cultural influence as it might have in earlier periods.With the rise of digital media and the internet, there has been an explosion of content and platforms for artistic expression. This diversification has both enriched the literary landscape but also potentially diluted the collective influence of any one poet or school of poetry. Critics like Harold Bloom have argued that contemporary poetry has sometimes prioritized political and social messages over aesthetic considerations, which may have affected its perceived impact and longevity in the broader literary canon. The globalization of literature has also played a role. Contemporary poets may find themselves in dialogue not only with their own cultural traditions but also with global literary currents, which can frustrate its reception.

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Books & BEAUTY! A Pretentious But Nonetheless Edifying History of American Libraries (James Panero)

GOATPoets 2024-10-09 | The Library—enlightened, solitary, infinite, perfectly unmoving, armed with precious volumes, pointless, incorruptible, and secret—will endure!

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Chapters Below!
0:00 Borges on Libraries; The Enlightened, Solitary Library is Threatened
0:57 A Library’s Form–Not just its books–make it Enlightened.
2:21 First Libraries With Buildings Dedicated to their Collections in America (Franklin and New York Society Library), Inspiration from French Designs (Labrouste) and British Reading Room (Smirke)
3:11 "Hall Model" and "Treasure House" Library Design: Boston Public Library, New York Public Library, Sterling Memorial Library, Ambrosian Library, Bodleian Library, J. Pierpont Morgan Library, John Carter Brown Library, Huntington Library, Folger Shakespeare Library
4:13 Richardson's "Alcove Design" and Multistory libraries: Gore Hall, Dwight Hall, New York Society Library, King's College Chapel in Cambridge, Two Books that Inspired Alcove Design, Woeburn Library
5:53 The "Stack System": Criticism of Alcove shelving, growth in book collection size, stack annexes, Harry E. Widener Memorial Library, Sterling Memorial
8:19 The "Rotunda Design": Thomas Jefferson (inventor of American Library?), University of Virginia Design
9:48 Smirke’s British Reading Room as model for The New Library of Congress (Largest Book Collection on Earth, Murals)
11:37 The Boston Public Library Murals
13:04 "Rotunda" Design at NYU and Columbia (Gould and Low Libraries)
13:47 Branch and Circulating Libraries, Carnegie Libraries helped the poor, the uneducated, and minorities
16:12 Contemporary Library Design Sucks: The "Brutalist" Models, Lyndon Johnson and Bill Clinton's Libraries, James Madison Memorial Building
16:52 The Radical Third Great Wave: Libraries as "Social Project", NYC's stupid "Central Library Plan"
17:59 Ada Louise Huxtable saves the American Library, How to save the American Library

From, “A Library By the Book” by James Panero. Adapted for the Wall Street Journal of November 11th 2022 and published in the New Criterion Vol. 41, No. 4 / December 2022.

The first libraries in America were often private collections. Rich dudes would maintain their own libraries, and some shared their books with the community. The first known public library, the Library Company of Philadelphia, was founded in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, promoting the idea of shared knowledge. The 19th century saw a surge in public libraries, particularly after the establishment of the Free Library Movement in the mid-1800s. The first tax-supported public library, the Boston Public Library, opened in 1854, emphasizing the idea that libraries should be accessible to all. The industrialist Andrew Carnegie funded the construction of over 2,500 libraries across the U.S. (eat the rich?) The establishment of library science as a field began in the early 1900s, with the founding of library schools, such as the one at Columbia University in 1887. The American Library Association (ALA) was established in 1876, advocating for librarianship and library access. During the 1930s, public libraries became crucial community resources, providing free access to books and educational programs amid economic hardship. The rise of digital libraries and online resources has transformed how information is accessed. Many libraries now offer e-books, online databases, and virtual programming. Libraries today often serve as community hubs (and shelters for homeless people), offering not just books, but also workshops, cultural events, and spaces for collaboration.

Books & Beauty 🏛️ A Pretentious But Nonetheless Edifying History of American Libraries: James Panero

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HYPER-OBSCURE Literature Hour! 🤓📚 Horatio Greenoughs 1846 Essays on Washington DCs Architecture!🇺🇸

GOATPoets 2024-10-03 | 🏛️ "What have the pharaohs of Egypt to do with the capitol of a democratic country?" 🇺🇸 "Think before you build!" So says the inimitable sculptor and Harvard graduate Horatio Greenough!

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I was interested in reading these two essays, as Frank Lloyd Wright turned to Greenough for inspiration. Excerpt from "Form and Function: Remarks on Art, Design, and Architecture", by sculptor Horatio Greenough ("Aesthetics at Washington, Introduction" & On the Proposed Washington Monument). Edited by Harold A. Small. 1846. Published in 1962, University of California Press. Video for educational purposes only. Read by Michael Joseph @GOATPoets

AESTHETICS AT WASHINGTON CHAPTERS
0:00 Americans look to Europe, and should instead look to aesthetics
4:04 Being an architectural critic in the 1800's sucks
5:03 The multitudes know art when they see it
6:39 True art is in demand
7:14 Public art, Europe, manufacture, and money
9:55 Prudishness, Bare-chested Washington, and Towards a new school
13:47 The aesthetics of stone (D.C. gets it wrong)
15:26 The Treasury Building, Patent Office, and Post Office
17:21 Landscape gardening should beautify, not obstruct
20:13 Railing sends a message (lamps can be offensive)
26:35 At least D.C. has Latrobe
27:57 The two most important things: organic structure and the "monumental character"

ON THE PROPOSED WASHINGTON MONUMENT CHAPTERS
31:36 Robert Mills's 1836 original DC WA monument design is bad
33:00 Why his design is bad: agreement in style and strength (Greek clashing with Egyptian elements)
34:53 Harmony in shape and entablature (Temple of Vesta)
35:25 Look to representative models for inspiration ... (Cleopatra's Needle, Florence Cathedral)
36:04 ... But take risks (St. Peter's Dome)
36:58 What does a structure say? (Bunker Hill)
37:30 Size is subservient to statement (The Temple of Minerva)
38:24 Monuments have a finale (thought and feeling)
39:29 The people need great art (tombs of the Medici, The statue of Frederick, Champs Élysées, Roman basilicas)
40:21 Speak up before it's built

Horatio Greenough (1805-1852) was an American sculptor best known for his significant contributions to neoclassical sculpture in the United States during the 19th century.

Greenough was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1805 and came from a prominent New England family; he received a classical education that influenced his later interest in neoclassical art. Greenough studied sculpture in Boston under the guidance of Solomon Willard, an established sculptor at the time. He later traveled to Italy, where he continued his studies and was deeply influenced by the classical sculptures of ancient Greece and Rome.

Greenough became known for his adherence to the neoclassical style, which sought to revive the aesthetics and ideals of ancient Greek and Roman art. His sculptures often depicted idealized human forms, characterized by graceful poses, smooth surfaces, and a sense of harmony and proportion.

One of Greenough's most famous works is his statue of George Washington, commissioned by Congress in 1832. The statue, known as "The George Washington Monument," was controversial for its depiction of Washington in classical attire, rather than in contemporary clothing. It was originally intended to be placed in the Capitol Rotunda but was ultimately relocated to the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Greenough was not only a sculptor but also a writer and thinker. He wrote essays and treatises on art, philosophy, and society, reflecting his interest in the intellectual and moral dimensions of artistic expression. He believed in the power of art to convey moral and philosophical ideas to the viewer.

Greenough's work had a significant impact on American sculpture, influencing subsequent generations of artists. His commitment to the neoclassical style and his exploration of monumental sculpture helped establish a tradition of classical realism in American art.

The architecture of Washington, D.C., is heavily influenced by neoclassical design, which was popular during the city's initial planning in the late 18th century. This style was chosen to evoke a sense of democracy and emulate the classical architecture of ancient Greece and Rome. Many early buildings in D.C., particularly those constructed during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, reflect the Federal style. Characterized by symmetrical facades, simple ornamentation, and often featuring porticos or pediments, these buildings were designed to reflect the ideals of the young republic. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Beaux-Arts architecture became prominent in D.C. This style, characterized by grandiosity, classical elements, and elaborate detailing, is exemplified by buildings such as the Library of Congress and Union Station.

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🏅GOATGames Poetry Winner #1🏆: What Ive learned from the Poets & Korean Clown Jeffrey Skoblow

GOATPoets 2024-09-27 | 🏆 Congratulations to the winner of Summer 2024's @GOATPoets GOATGames Poetry Competition 🐐🐐! Jeffrey Skoblow's "What I've learned from the Poets" is an ambulatory meditation on the poetry, retirement, and the body culminating in a lifetime's worth of wisdom. "Korean Clown" details a ritual-driven social experiment prompted by watching a Korean tightrope walker (clown)(Bosal) ending with one's own tightrope.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 What I've learned from the Poets
37:26 The Korean Clown I
47:00 The Korean Clown II
52:28 The Korean Clown III
58:20 The Korean Clown IV
1:04:47 The Korean Clown V
1:11:02 The Korean Clown VI
1:13:43 The Korean Clown VII
1:17:55 The Korean Clown VIII
1:23:37 The Korean Clown IX

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Retired Professor Dr. Skoblow taught literature and ritual at SIUE Edwardsville for 40 years and has memorized and performed poetry for audiences (among much else).

Parts published 2020 in the online journal "Transpacificism".
From his self-published "Being And Nothingness" & muskrats & trees".

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Notes for Korean Clown (the second work):

Korean clowns, known as "Bosal," have a unique cultural significance within Korean traditional performance arts.

Korean clowns trace their origins back to ancient times when they were an integral part of court entertainment and ritual ceremonies. They were known for their comedic acts and ability to entertain both the royal court and common people.

Clowns in Korean culture perform in various traditional art forms such as "Pansori" (a form of narrative singing), "Talchum" (masked dance dramas), and "Namsadang Nori" (traveling performance troupes). Each of these forms incorporates elements of humor, satire, and social commentary.

Korean clowns often wear colorful costumes and distinctive makeup. Their performances typically involve physical comedy, mimicry, witty dialogue, and improvisation. They are skilled at engaging the audience and often interact directly with spectators during their acts.

Beyond entertainment, Korean clowns historically served as social commentators, using humor to critique societal norms, authority figures, and current events. This tradition of satire helped them connect with ordinary people and sometimes served as a form of gentle protest or criticism.

While traditional Korean clowns have become less common in modern times, their influence can still be seen in contemporary theater, variety shows, and even in aspects of K-pop and modern Korean comedy.

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Robert Frost SUPERMIX🔥🔥 After Apple-Picking/Wood-Pile/Birches/North of Boston/Road Not Taken & MORE!

GOATPoets 2024-09-21 | 🔴 HEY YOU! SELECT INDIVIDUAL POEMS BELOW WHILE I SCREAM AT YOU IN ALL CAPS🔴

Chapters:
0:00 After Apple-Picking
2:20 Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
3:17 The Wood-Pile
5:38 The Road Not Taken
6:47 Mending Wall
9:20 Fire and Ice
9:45 Acquainted with the Night
10:45 Birches
14:33 Directive
18:31 Design
19:32 For Once, Then, Something
20:43 Rose Pogonias
21:43 Mowing
22:51 Into My Own
23:53 Reluctance
25:21 The Oven Bird
26:17 Hyla Brook
27:22 The Need of Being Versed in Country Things
28:57 The Death of the Hired Man
37:55 The Mountain
44:18 Good Hours
45:20 The Housekeeper
56:39 Two Tramps in Mud Time
1:00:19 The Black Cottage

Read by Michael Joseph.

Robert Frost (1874, San Francisco, CA, U.S.—died 1963, Boston, MA) was an American poet who was much admired for his depictions of the rural life of New England, his command of American colloquial speech, and his realistic verse portraying ordinary people in everyday situations. He was the most highly honored American poet of the 20th century, receiving the Pulitzer Prize for poetry four times. Several of his poems yielded lines that became indelible in the American consciousness, among them “Good fences make good neighbors”, “And miles to go before I sleep”, and “I took the one less traveled by”.

Frost’s father, William Prescott Frost, Jr., was a journalist with ambitions of establishing a career in California, and in 1873 he and his wife moved to San Francisco. Her husband’s untimely death from tuberculosis in 1885 prompted Isabelle Moodie Frost to take her two children, Robert and Jeanie, to Lawrence, Massachusetts, where they were taken in by the children’s paternal grandparents. While their mother taught at a variety of schools in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Robert and Jeanie grew up in Lawrence, and Robert graduated from high school in 1892. A top student in his class, he shared valedictorian honors with Elinor White, with whom he had already fallen in love.

Robert and Elinor shared a deep interest in poetry, but their continued education sent Robert to Dartmouth College and Elinor to St. Lawrence University. Meanwhile, Robert continued to labor on the poetic career he had begun in a small way during high school. He first achieved professional publication in 1894 when The Independent, a weekly literary journal, printed his poem “My Butterfly: An Elegy.” Impatient with academic routine, Frost left Dartmouth after less than a year. He and Elinor married in 1895 but found life difficult, and the young poet supported them by teaching school and farming, neither with notable success. During the next dozen years, six children were born, one of whom died in infancy (Elinor Bettina) and another before age four (Elliott), leaving a family of one son (Carol) and three daughters (Lesley, Irma, and Marjorie). Frost resumed his college education at Harvard University in 1897 but left after two years’ study there. From 1900 to 1909 the family raised poultry on a farm near Derry, New Hampshire, and for a time Frost also taught at the Pinkerton Academy in Derry. Frost became an enthusiastic botanist and acquired his poetic persona of a New England rural sage during the years he and his family spent at Derry. All this while he was writing poems, but publishing outlets showed little interest in them.

By 1911 Frost was fighting against discouragement. Poetry had always been considered a young person’s game, and Frost, who was nearly 40 years old, had not published a single book of poems and had seen just a handful appear in magazines. In 1911 ownership of the Derry farm passed to Frost. A momentous decision was made: to sell the farm and use the proceeds to make a radical new start in London, where publishers were perceived to be more receptive to new talent. Accordingly, in August 1912 the Frost family sailed across the Atlantic to England. Frost carried with him sheaves of verses he had written but not gotten into print. English publishers in London did indeed prove more receptive to innovative verse, and, through his own vigorous efforts and those of the expatriate American poet Ezra Pound, Frost within a year had published A Boy’s Will (1913).

A Boy’s Will was followed in 1914 by a second collection, North of Boston, that introduced some of the most popular poems in all of Frost’s work. In London, Frost’s name was frequently mentioned by those who followed the course of modern literature, and soon American visitors were returning home with news of this unknown poet who was causing a sensation abroad.
(From Encyclopedia Britannica)

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4K Classical Playlist To QUICKEN your Creativity 😇 (With Visuals of Hiroshima, Smoking Girls & Goat)

GOATPoets 2024-09-18 | ✍🏼🖊️INSTANT CREATIVITY through classical deep cuts / Hiroshima & Kyoto Visuals 🎨🖌️☕📚
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CHAPTERS BELOW
0:00 Vorspiel (Die Walkure - Der Ring des Nibelungen) - Richard Wagner - Pierre Boulez; Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele
2:10 Toccata from Symphony No. 5, Op. 42 - Bach - Peter Hurford
8:06 Dolly, Op. 56 (Berceuse) - Fauré - Amsterdam Guitar Trio
10:16 Prelude in G major, Op.32 No.5 - Rachmaninoff - Vladimir Ashkenazy
13:20 Pastoral Etude, Op. 40, No. 6 - Nikolai Kapustin
15:40 Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor Op. 58 - III. Largo (Fragment) - Chopin - Ingrid Fliter
19:49 Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22, 1 - Robert Schumann - Mitsuko Uchida
26:04 Piano Concerto 20 K. 466 I. Allegro - Mozart - Mitsuko Uchida
40:04 Egmont Overture, Op. 84 - Beethoven - Alfred Scholz: London Symphony Orchestra
47:56 Rapture (excerpt) - Christopher Rouse - Bezaly, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, Gilbert
54:02 Three Pieces for Strings & Harp No. 1, I - Adolf Viklung - Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
57:40 String Quartet No. 14 D minor (Der Tod und das Mädchen) II - Schubert - Alan Berg Quartett

All footage by Michael Joseph. (hiroshima, kyōto, and the road to shōbara, Hiroshima)
Emi Ueoka did the smoker illustrations.
4K Classical Playlist To QUICKEN your Creativity 😇 (With 4K Visuals of Japan, Smoking Girls, & Goat)

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Many people find that classical music can enhance their reading experience. The soothing melodies and structured compositions can create a calm environment, helping to improve focus and concentration. Some studies suggest that listening to music without lyrics can reduce distractions and make it easier to absorb information. However, the effect can vary from person to person, so it's worth experimenting to see if it works for you!

"Vorspiel" from "Die Walküre," serves as the overture and sets the stage for the drama to unfold.

Bach's Toccatas, are known for their elaborate, improvisatory style, showcasing virtuosic keyboard technique. They often feature contrasting sections, with the toccata being lively and free in form, followed by more structured fugal sections.

The "Berceuse" from Gabriel Fauré's Dolly Suite, Op. 56 is a charming piece originally composed for piano and later arranged for various ensembles, including a version for orchestra. Written in 1894, the suite was inspired by Fauré's relationship with the young daughter of his friends, which lends the music a tender, nostalgic quality.

The "Berceuse" itself is characterized by its gentle, lullaby-like melody, featuring flowing lines and a serene, soothing atmosphere. The piece embodies a sense of calm and sweetness, often evoking feelings of warmth and affection. Its rich harmonies and lyrical beauty showcase Fauré's lyrical style, making it one of the most beloved movements in the suite.

The "Prelude in G major, Op. 32 No. 5" by Sergei Rachmaninoff is a lyrical piano work, composed in 1910. It is part of his second set of preludes and showcases Rachmaninoff's signature style, blending rich harmonies with melodic intricacies. This prelude begins with a flowing, expressive melody that conveys a sense of longing and nostalgia.

The third movement of Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, marked Largo, is an introspective piece that stands out for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth. Composed in 1844, this movement contrasts with the more dynamic outer movements of the sonata, providing a moment of reflection.

Robert Schumann's Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22, composed in 1836, is a significant work in his piano repertoire. It reflects his distinctive style, characterized by lyrical melodies, rich harmonic textures, and a strong emotional narrative. The opening movement features a dramatic theme and showcases Schumann's characteristic contrast between lyrical and energetic passages.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 is one of his most celebrated concertos, composed in 1785.

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GOATPoet Reads: Censored Poetry 🤬 Scholls Ferry Road (by Michael Dickman || Poetry Magazine)

GOATPoets 2024-09-17 | Scholls Ferry Road: a famously censored poem. X user Hana Shapiro said she was offended by a few bad words in Michael Dickman's work, and the editor of Poetry magazine at the time, Donald Share, pulled the poem (2020). I restore it here for the first time.

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Censored Poetry: Scholls Ferry Road (Michael Dickman || Censored by Poetry Magazine || W/ Fireplace)

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Michael Dickman is a contemporary American poet known for his evocative and often vivid poetry that explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of human experience. Here are some key aspects of Michael Dickman's work and style:

Dickman's poetry frequently delves into personal and familial relationships, childhood memories, and the intersection of the mundane and the profound in everyday life. His poems often capture moments of intimacy and vulnerability.
He is noted for his use of vivid imagery and sensory detail, which brings his poems to life and creates a visceral experience for the reader. This approach helps to evoke strong emotional responses and a sense of immediacy in his poetry.

Dickman's writing style is characterized by a conversational tone and a fluid use of language that blends colloquialism with lyrical expression. His poems can be both introspective and outwardly observant, offering insights into human nature and the world around us.

Michael Dickman has received critical acclaim for his poetry. His collections, such as "The End of the West" and "Flies," have been praised for their originality, emotional depth, and the way they capture the complexities of contemporary life.

Dickman is part of a generation of poets who emerged in the early 21st century and have contributed to the evolving landscape of American poetry. His work is often associated with themes of loss, memory, and the search for meaning in modern society.

Michael Dickman's poetry is celebrated for its honesty, emotional resonance, and ability to illuminate the beauty and challenges of human existence through carefully crafted language and imagery.

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"In 2020, POETRY removed, and apologized for publishing, Michael Dickman’s “Scholls Ferry Rd.,” a “persona poem” that used the word “negress,” and the editor resigned." Elizabeth Kaye Cook

The U.S. Constitution's First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. This foundational principle establishes a broad protection against government censorship, ensuring that individuals and organizations can express themselves without fear of government retaliation or suppression. Despite this broad protection, there are recognized exceptions to free speech, such as incitement to violence, obscenity, defamation, and certain forms of speech related to national security. Courts often balance these exceptions against First Amendment rights in complex legal cases. Private companies, especially tech giants like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, have significant control over online speech. Their content moderation policies can lead to accusations of censorship from various sides, especially when dealing with misinformation, hate speech, or controversial opinions.

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2 Hours of The Saddest Poetry & Prose OF ALL TIME! 🌹💀 (T.S. Eliot, Rilke, Cioran, Kafka, Pessoa etc)

GOATPoets 2024-09-11 | 🛑LISTENERS BEWARE - CLICK & GREAT SORROW SHALL POUR FORTH 🛑
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00:00 Title Card
00:04 The Hollow Men - T.S. Eliot
04:28 Landscape I. New Hampshire - T.S. Eliot
05:34 La Figlia Che Piange - T.S. Eliot
07:18 Lament (Klage) - Rainer Maria Rilke
08:17 Autumn Day (Herbsttag) - Rainer Maria Rilke
09:24 The Blindman’s Song (Das Lied Des Blinden) - Rainer Maria Rilke
10:38 The Trouble With Being Born (17 Fragments) - Cioran
16:03 Prometheus - Franz Kafka
17:20 An Imperial Message - Franz Kafka
20:06 Couriers - Franz Kafka
20:42 The New Attorney - Franz Kafka
22:57 The Tower of Babel - Franz Kafka
26:39 Social Anxiety - Fernando Pessoa
29:27 I’m Not a Pessimist … I’m Sad - Fernando Pessoa
31:48 Preparation for Death XXVI - St. Alphonsus Liguori (1758)
36:59 Death in One Hour - Helinand de Froidmont (1197); As Soon as This Body - Sebastian Pauli (1684-1751)
39:21 The Triumph of Death - Petrarch (1304 - 1374)
40:31 I Am Afraid of Myself (Madness) - Guy de Maupassant
41:38 “Alas Poor Yorick” (Hamlet, Act V, Scene I) - Shakespeare
42:41 The Aztec God of Death - Fray Bernardino de Sahagún (1577)
43:52 “Death” - Yeats
44:34 “Common Suicides” - Daniel Stern
45:32 Ecclesiastes 3.19-21 - Solomon
46:24 The Hall with the Bitter Entrance - Kierkegaard
49:02 On Suicide - Schopenhauer
51:58 After a Great Pain A Formal Feeling - Emily Dickinson
53:05 Life is a Battle - Henry James
54:06 A Poet is One Who Suffers Musically - Kierkegaard
55:45 On Boredom - Kierkegaard
57:12 What is Despair? (The Young Lover) - Kierkegaard
58:39 The Clown in the Burning Theater - Kierkegaard
59:20 Beyond Self-pity (Rages and Resignations) - Cioran
01:01:24 The Prison of Irony - Cioran
01:03:39 Cruelty is a Luxury - Cioran
01:05:25 The Monopoly of Suffering (On the Heights of Despair) - Cioran
01:13:22 Man is a Suffering Creature - Cioran
01:16:38 The Apocalypse of Suffering - Cioran
01:19:35 All Is Dust - Cioran
01:21:21 The Absolute Nature of Sadness - Cioran
01:22:53 “Absolute Arbitrariness” - Cioran
01:23:32 The Limits of Life - Cioran
01:27:41 On Sleepless Nights - Cioran
01:29:21 The Temptations of Saint Anthony - Gustave Flaubert
1:40:21 In Memoriam A.H.H. (Cantos I-XXIII) - Alfred Lord Tennyson
2:04:59 Tithonus - Alfred Lord Tennyson
2:10:14 Gerontion - T.S. Eliot
2:15:59 The Wild Swans at Coole - William Butler Yeats

Visualization: "FUGUE" by Georges Schwizgebel

Pessimistic literature is a genre that explores themes of human suffering, existential dread, and the futility of existence. It often delves into the darker aspects of the human condition, challenging idealistic or optimistic perspectives.

Schopenhauer is known for his pessimistic philosophy, which centers on the concept of the "will" as the fundamental force driving human behavior and suffering. He argues that life is inherently filled with suffering due to the insatiable nature of desire. The World as Will and Representation outlines his views on the will as the underlying force behind all reality and human experience.

Kafka’s works often explore themes of alienation, existential dread, and the absurdity of human existence. His narratives frequently feature protagonists entangled in bureaucratic and often nightmarish systems. The Trial and The Metamorphosis are notable for their depiction of existential anxiety and the struggle against incomprehensible forces.

Cioran’s philosophical writings are marked by profound pessimism and existential reflection. He delves into themes of nihilism, the absurdity of existence, and the futility of human effort. The Trouble with Being Born reflects his views on the inherent suffering of life and the despair of human existence.
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2.5 Hour Brainrot Test! 😵 How Long Before You Click Away? (Nobel Prize Reading Level: Hermann Hesse)

GOATPoets 2024-09-04 | Nine Essays from Hermann Hesse's: "My Belief": Essays on Life and Art. (Farrar Strauss Giroux)
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🛑1:00:01 LEVEL 6: Letter To A Philistine - Finish for a "B"! 😀
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🛑2:18:35 LEVEL 10: Fantasies - Finish for an "S Tier"! 🐐🐐🐐

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Level 2️⃣: In "The Refuge," (Die Zuflucht, 1917) Hesse explores how his fantasy of retreating from humanity to a cabin in the woods actually restricts his life. By the essay's end, Hesse learns to find refuge within his own heart.

Level 3️⃣: In "Concerning the Soul," (Von der Seele, 1917) Hesse criticizes the materialistic world, advocating instead for a life guided by "Soul," or Love. This is masterfully illustrated in a passage describing the formalized interactions between two strangers on a train.

Level 4️⃣: In "Old Music," (Alte Musik, 1913) Hesse attends a Bach organ concert in a church and gains insight into the Divine through the music. The essay's highlight is Hesse's portrayal of Bach's organ work and the profound musical bliss it imparts to the listener.

Level 5️⃣: In "From My Diary," (Ein Stück Tagebuch, 1918) Hesse recounts a perplexing dialectical dream where two "voices" urge him to resolve the issue of human suffering—whether to accept it or transcend it. The dream concludes with Hesse envisioning himself as an impassive sage, unaffected by birth or death.

Level 6️⃣: The "Letter to a Philistine" (Brief an einen Philister, 1915) is an angry response to a wealthy man whom Hesse met earlier. The rich man, who sees himself as an artist, made a dismissive remark about artists' desire for money, infuriating Hesse. By the end of the essay, Hesse realizes that his motivation for writing the letter stems not from the insult itself, but from his regret for not speaking up for himself and his Art.

Level 7️⃣: In "The Decline of Europe," (Die Brüder Karamasoff oder der Untergang Europas, 1919) Hesse interprets the cultural impact of Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov" as indicative of Europe’s descent into "maternal chaos," a moral vacuum. His proposed solution is resignation. "The Decline of Europe" famously inspired T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land."

Level 8️⃣: In "Thoughts on Dostoevsky's 'The Idiot'," (Gedanken zu Dostojewskijs ‘Idiot’, 1919) Hesse examines the role of prophets, exemplified by Dostoevsky's Myshkin (from the book, "The Idiot"). Tradition and Revolution are united in their antagonism toward the prophet (Dostoevsky himself? Jesus?), and Hesse offers one definition of what it means to be a prophet/poet.

Level 9️⃣: In "Artists and Psychoanalysis," (Künstler und Psychoanalyse, 1918) Hesse discusses how psychoanalysis benefits artists by supporting them in a society that undervalues art and helping them explore the terrifying depths of their own souls.

Level 1️⃣0️⃣: "Fantasies" (Phantasien, 1918) centers on the commonplace, yet oft unnoticed idea of the "train of thought". Hesse's "train of thought" leads him to consider an argument he had with his wife the previous evening. In it, Hesse criticized "normies" for their lack of artistic gifts. Hesse shifts to envying "normies" later in the essay. The essay turns into an invective against the so-called "political poet", and Hesse realizes that his defense of artists stems from his own identity as a poet/painter. The dialectic concludes with an ideal balance between "normality" and artistry.

Translated by Denver Lindley. In his essays, Hesse reflects on various aspects of life, art, literature, and the human condition. Hermann Hesse won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946 for his book "The Glass Bead Game", but his Siddhartha and Steppenwolf (and Damien) are must reads.

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2.5 Hour Brainrot Test! 😵 How Long Before You Click Away? (Nobel Prize Reading Level: Hermann Hesse)

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8 HOUR Reading Marathon! Robert Henri: THE ART SPIRIT (FULL Audiobook w/ Oil Paintings & Fireplace!)

GOATPoets 2024-08-31 | 🛑8 HOUR Reading Marathon! Robert Henri: THE ART SPIRIT (FULL Audiobook w/ Oil Paintings & Fireplace!)🛑
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0:00 Part 1: The Art Spirit (⬇️)
10:29 Part 2: Letter to the Class, Art Students League, 1916 (⬇️)
40:33 Part 3: 2nd Letter to the Class, Art Students League, 1916
49:14 Part 4: Backgrounds & Solidity
1:23:40 Part 5: Color & Brushstrokes
2:00:11 Part 6: Address to the Students of the School of Design for Women, Philadelphia, 1901
2:18:39 Part 7: "Seeing" & To the Students of the Art Students League
2:36:07 Part 8: A Letter of Criticism (⬇️)
3:31:03 Part 9: A Sketch (⬇️)
4:31:39 Part 10: 2nd Letter of Criticism (⬇️)
5:13:53 Part 11: Keeping Old Work (⬇️)
5:31:32 Part 12: Letter From New Mexico (⬇️)
6:04:08 Part 13: Economy in Line, Form & Color, What is Essential (⬇️)
6:30:27 Part 14: Art is a Record of One’s Life (⬇️)
7:02:38 Part 15: Ways of Study (Ideas Precede Technique, The Hard Grind, Idle Industry) (⬇️)
7:14:26 Part 16: Art and Giving (⬇️)
7:29:27 Part 17: Self-education, Preliminary Observations (⬇️)
8:11:15 Part 18: Introduction

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The Art Spirit by Robert Henri. 1923. Read by Michael Joseph. All oil paintings by Robert Henri.

David Lynch said in an interview, "(Bushnell Keeler) turned me on to The Art Spirit. That sort of became my Bible, because that book made the rules for the art life. It was one of those things that is so fantastic, because it sets you on your way."

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Detailed Chapter Info:

↪️ Pt 1: Going It Alone, A Master From The Beginning, The Sketch Hunter, Rejection, The Brotherhood

↪️ Part 2: Relative Values, Painting from Memory, Organization

↪️ Pt 8: Excitement, Public Reception, Art Schools || Copying, Eyes, Keeping Old Work, Points of Action, Line || A Letter to a Friend || Individuality, Community, Landscape, Heart & Mind || School, Education, Play || Individuality, Technique, Age || Life Influences, Self-education, Self-Reliance, Criticism

↪️ Pt 9: The Greatest American, Features of Landscape Paintings, The Problem w/ Salons || Letter, 1916 || Art Galleries, Nature, Backgrounds, Order || Individuality, Freedom in Art || Idle Philanthropy || Appreciation of Life || "My People" || The New Movement, Simplicity || To a Teacher, Cathedrals ||Beethoven, Growth, Composition, Lines, Forms, Exterior vs Interior

↪️ Pt 10: Self-acquaintance, Tenacity, Spirit as Measurement, A Liberated Spirit || Children & Teachers, Painting from Memory || “From a Letter”, Happiness (The Meaning of Life) || 3rd Letter of Criticism

↪️ Pt 11: Technique, Philosophy || 4th Letter of Criticism || 5th Letter of Criticism || Literature, Nature, & Standing in Your Own Way

↪️ Pt 12: Gesture, New Ways to Exhibit, Frans Hals || Longevity, Critical Judgement, Line Grip, A Damaged Work in the Louvre, Copying vs Composition || 6th Letter of Criticism || Coordination vs Addition, Study, Art Appreciation that Drives Action, Spirituality || Indian Dances || Big Men, Wasted Lives || 7th Letter of Criticism

↪️ Pt 13: Goya, Manet, We Have Our Own "Great Periods" || Painting Dresses, Continuity || Living in the Past vs Living in the Future, Deep Down Within, Simplicity || Another Letter to the Class, Art Students League 1915 || Pictures Reveal Themselves || 8th Letter of Criticism || Letter Concerning Prizes & Medals

↪️ Pt 14: Battle for Ideas, Build New Roads || Historical Painters: John Leech, John Sloan, William Glackens || Genius is in Everyone, Motive Before Medium, Construction || 9th Letter of Criticism (The Isolated Artist) || Art School's Purpose || Letter, Pleiades Club Yearbook 1918 || Artists Have No Home, The Art Life's Price, Great Artists & Pay, Breadth, Technique is a Spontaneous Result || "Show Me Your Work!", Warhorse-Pioneers

↪️ Pt 15: Nature, The Artist's Attitude, Velasquez’s Strength, Painting Children

↪️ Pt 16: Simple Vision, What You Like, Appreciation, Art is LIFE (Not Picture-Making), Nature, Signs, Revolutions, Self-Expression, Will, Big vs Little Things, Joy || Lines || Painting vs Drawing, Nudes, Originality, Acting vs Suggestion, Dynamic & Static Orders, Echoes, Curves, Relationship || The Model is Realized (Not Copied), The Artist's Vision, Models, Spirit Lines, Construction || Energy, Vitality, & Unity, The Idea You Want to Give

↪️ Part 17: Specifics of the Face (neck, beard, etc), Gesture || More On Backgrounds || Garments & Clothes || Life/Volume, Solidity, & Forms || Laughter || Landscape, Trees & Houses || Fear, Color as Construction, The Functions of Black & Purple, Vitality in Color || Framing || Intensity, Signatures, The Nude, Anatomy, Youth's Spirit, Low vs High Art || Whistler, Rembrandt, El Greco || Construction, Lines Change as the Painter Changes, Surfaces vs Reality || Cezanne, Goya, Archaic Work, Cortot, Manet, Winslow Homer, Titian, Daumier, Rodin, Velasquez || Children, Struggle, No Beginning & No End

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Your Writing Needs Joy. (Heres How to Achieve It) (Hermann Hesse Wisdom)

GOATPoets 2024-08-29 | Selections from My Belief: Essays on Life and Art. (Farrar Strauss Giroux)
"On Little Joys, 1905." by Hermann Hesse.

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0:00 Artists become nostalgic when times are depressing.
0:57 Modern life's speed is to blame for depression.
1:31 Haste is inescapable, and even our so-called "leisure" is hurried.
2:54 The solution? Moderate enjoyment and "Little Joys."
3:18 Pt I: Moderate Enjoyments: "Happily Missing Out" and "Quality, Not Quantity."
4:37 "Intentional Sacrifice of Time" (go to bed at ten at least once a week).
4:53 Part II: Perceiving "Little Joys" is a natural process obscured by modern life.
5:45 The best "Little Joy": contact with nature.
7:48 Benefits of contact with nature: no loss of time; seeing is refreshing and brings cheerfulness, love, and poetry.
8:25 The anecdote of the busy man and the girl's school.
9:17 There are thousands of little joys: fruit smells, other people's voices, humming...
9:46 Advice for the apathetic and/or overworked: seek out small joys.

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Read by Michael Joseph.

Your Writing Needs Joy. (Here's How to Achieve It) (Hermann Hesse Wisdom)

"Essays in Life and Art" is a collection of writings by Hermann Hesse, originally published in German as "Betrachtungen" (Reflections). This collection gathers a series of essays where Hesse reflects on various aspects of life, art, literature, and the human condition.

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Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was a German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter, widely regarded as one of the most important German-language writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his novels that explore spiritual and existential themes, often drawing from his own experiences and interests in Eastern philosophy, Jungian psychology, and the quest for self-discovery.

Hermann Hesse was born on July 2, 1877, in Calw, Germany. He grew up in a strict Pietist family, which had a profound impact on his early upbringing and later themes in his writing.

Hesse began writing poetry and fiction at a young age. His early works were influenced by German Romanticism and Eastern Spirituality. Hesse explored themes of alienation and the search for identity.

"Steppenwolf" (1927): This novel is perhaps one of Hesse's most famous works, exploring the inner struggle of a man named Harry Haller who feels torn between his animalistic and spiritual selves. It delves into themes of existentialism, loneliness, and the search for meaning.

"Siddhartha" (1922): A philosophical novel set in ancient India, "Siddhartha" tells the story of a young man's spiritual journey to find enlightenment. It reflects Hesse's interest in Eastern philosophy, particularly Buddhism, and explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth.

Hesse's works often reflect his fascination with Eastern spirituality, particularly Buddhism and Taoism. He explores themes of meditation, mindfulness, and the quest for inner peace and enlightenment.

Many of Hesse's protagonists embark on journeys of self-discovery, seeking to reconcile their inner conflicts and find their true identities amidst societal pressures and personal desires.

Great masses of people these days live out their lives in a dull and loveless stupor. Sensitive persons find our inartistic manner of existence oppressive and painful, and they withdraw from sight. In art and poetry, after the brief heyday of realism, dissatisfaction has arisen everywhere, the clearest symptom of it being nostalgia for the Renaissance and Romanticism. "'What you lack is faith, ' cries the Church, and, "'What you lack is art, ' says Avenarius.

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Poetry Magazines are Stupid. (Seek THIS Instead) (Hermann Hesse Wisdom)

GOATPoets 2024-08-20 | Selections from My Belief: Essays on Life and Art. (Farrar Strauss Giroux)
"At Year's End, 1904." by Hermann Hesse.
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0:00 Literary journals only care about MONEY.
1:01 Anyone with a soul finds literary magazines or ("high culture") exhausting.
2:39 Old books are always more comforting than magazines
3:00 To relax, Hermann Hesse picks up the Heisterbach Chronicle (in which Abbot Gebhard tries to teach sleeping students about G-d)
4:29 In the Book, the Abbot tells the pupils a sensational story about King Artus (arthur), and they wake up from their sleep
5:18 The poet puts his book down and pantheistically admires nature
6:25 The poet looks at the village - that is where people care more about sensational tales.
7:43 Have people always cared about the sensational? Perhaps.
8:04 G-d is in old books, too (probably not literary magazines). And yet we are fast asleep.

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Comics by Grant Snider of Poetry Comics.
And Bill Amend of "Foxtrot", Published May 7, 2017
Read by Michael Joseph.

Poetry Magazines are Stupid. (Seek THIS Instead) (Hermann Hesse Wisdom)

"Essays in Life and Art" is a collection of writings by Hermann Hesse, originally published in German as "Betrachtungen" (Reflections). This collection gathers a series of essays where Hesse reflects on various aspects of life, art, literature, and the human condition.

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Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was a German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter, widely regarded as one of the most important German-language writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his novels that explore spiritual and existential themes, often drawing from his own experiences and interests in Eastern philosophy, Jungian psychology, and the quest for self-discovery.

Hermann Hesse was born on July 2, 1877, in Calw, Germany. He grew up in a strict Pietist family, which had a profound impact on his early upbringing and later themes in his writing.

Hesse began writing poetry and fiction at a young age. His early works were influenced by German Romanticism and Eastern Spirituality. Hesse explored themes of alienation and the search for identity.

"Steppenwolf" (1927): This novel is perhaps one of Hesse's most famous works, exploring the inner struggle of a man named Harry Haller who feels torn between his animalistic and spiritual selves. It delves into themes of existentialism, loneliness, and the search for meaning.

"Siddhartha" (1922): A philosophical novel set in ancient India, "Siddhartha" tells the story of a young man's spiritual journey to find enlightenment. It reflects Hesse's interest in Eastern philosophy, particularly Buddhism, and explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth.

Hesse's works often reflect his fascination with Eastern spirituality, particularly Buddhism and Taoism. He explores themes of meditation, mindfulness, and the quest for inner peace and enlightenment.

Many of Hesse's protagonists embark on journeys of self-discovery, seeking to reconcile their inner conflicts and find their true identities amidst societal pressures and personal desires.

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Uglier Poetry is Better Poetry. (Nobel Prize Winner Hermann Hesse Explains a Curious Contradiction)

GOATPoets 2024-08-19 | Selections from My Belief: Essays on Life and Art. (Farrar Strauss Giroux)
"On Poems, 1918." by Hermann Hesse.

Uglier Poetry is Better Poetry. (Nobel Prize Winner Hermann Hesse Explains a Curious Contradiction)

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0:00 Immature poets are quick to judge a work as good or bad.
1:07 So-called "experienced" poets judge the art's quality cautiously.
2:17 Immature poets compare everything to their idols
3:39 Goodness in art can be relative. (The analogy of the official and the madman)
5:14 "Expressionist" poets intentionally write "ugly" poems
5:48 A poem is an instantaneous, personal thing (like a dream, a cry, a smile, or a fistfight.)
6:46 Sometimes your poetry will relate to other people (this is called "beautiful")
7:04 But if you tailor a poem to other people - you sacrifice that instantaneous, personal thing (money vs. soul).
8:07 What is deemed "beautiful" is often censored, castrated, and too-well approved.
8:43 Making bad poems is more pleasing than reading beautiful ones.

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Comics by Grant Snider of Poetry Comics.
Read by Michael Joseph.

"Essays in Life and Art" is a collection of writings by Hermann Hesse, originally published in German as "Betrachtungen" (Reflections). This collection gathers a series of essays where Hesse reflects on various aspects of life, art, literature, and the human condition.

***

Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was a German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter, widely regarded as one of the most important German-language writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his novels that explore spiritual and existential themes, often drawing from his own experiences and interests in Eastern philosophy, Jungian psychology, and the quest for self-discovery.

Hermann Hesse was born on July 2, 1877, in Calw, Germany. He grew up in a strict Pietist family, which had a profound impact on his early upbringing and later themes in his writing.

Hesse began writing poetry and fiction at a young age. His early works were influenced by German Romanticism and Eastern Spirituality. Hesse explored themes of alienation and the search for identity.

"Steppenwolf" (1927): This novel is perhaps one of Hesse's most famous works, exploring the inner struggle of a man named Harry Haller who feels torn between his animalistic and spiritual selves. It delves into themes of existentialism, loneliness, and the search for meaning.

"Siddhartha" (1922): A philosophical novel set in ancient India, "Siddhartha" tells the story of a young man's spiritual journey to find enlightenment. It reflects Hesse's interest in Eastern philosophy, particularly Buddhism, and explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth.

Hesse's works often reflect his fascination with Eastern spirituality, particularly Buddhism and Taoism. He explores themes of meditation, mindfulness, and the quest for inner peace and enlightenment.

Many of Hesse's protagonists embark on journeys of self-discovery, seeking to reconcile their inner conflicts and find their true identities amidst societal pressures and personal desires.

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Poetry is a Harder Art Form to Master than Music. (Hermann Hesse on Writing Poetry)

GOATPoets 2024-08-19 | Selections from My Belief: Essays on Life and Art. (Farrar Strauss Giroux)
"Language, 1917." by Hermann Hesse. Read by Michael Joseph.
Poetry is a Harder Art Form to Master than Music. (Hermann Hesse on Writing Poetry)
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0:00 Words are Weak
0:45 Poets share their words with common men - this is not so with musicians, for example
2:18 Criticism against poets should be measured against the difficulty of expression
3:10 Language is holy to the common man - which is why common men fear poet's linguistic innovations
6:19 Poets, unlike the common man, transmute the limitations of language into something beautiful, open.
7:24 Everyday language contracts itself to the everyday
8:37 And yet, language is the most essentially "richly associative" medium for artistic expression
11:06 The average citizen has set a watchman between himself and his soul - not so, the poet
12:06 Once a poet truly finds words, there he or she finds their soul

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"Essays in Life and Art" is a collection of writings by Hermann Hesse, originally published in German as "Betrachtungen" (Reflections). This collection gathers a series of essays where Hesse reflects on various aspects of life, art, literature, and the human condition.

***

Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was a German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter, widely regarded as one of the most important German-language writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his novels that explore spiritual and existential themes, often drawing from his own experiences and interests in Eastern philosophy, Jungian psychology, and the quest for self-discovery.

Hermann Hesse was born on July 2, 1877, in Calw, Germany. He grew up in a strict Pietist family, which had a profound impact on his early upbringing and later themes in his writing.

Hesse began writing poetry and fiction at a young age. His early works were influenced by German Romanticism and Eastern Spirituality. Hesse explored themes of alienation and the search for identity.

"Steppenwolf" (1927): This novel is perhaps one of Hesse's most famous works, exploring the inner struggle of a man named Harry Haller who feels torn between his animalistic and spiritual selves. It delves into themes of existentialism, loneliness, and the search for meaning.

"Siddhartha" (1922): A philosophical novel set in ancient India, "Siddhartha" tells the story of a young man's spiritual journey to find enlightenment. It reflects Hesse's interest in Eastern philosophy, particularly Buddhism, and explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth.

Hesse's works often reflect his fascination with Eastern spirituality, particularly Buddhism and Taoism. He explores themes of meditation, mindfulness, and the quest for inner peace and enlightenment.

Many of Hesse's protagonists embark on journeys of self-discovery, seeking to reconcile their inner conflicts and find their true identities amidst societal pressures and personal desires.

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A Nobel Prize Winner Explains Why Poetry is Hard. Here's Why. (Hint: Words are Weak)

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DONT Become a Professional Poet. (Become THIS instead) (Hermann Hesses Letter to a Young Poet)

GOATPoets 2024-08-15 | Selections from My Belief: Essays on Life and Art. (Farrar Strauss Giroux)
"Letter To A Young Poet, 1910." by Hermann Hesse.

DON'T Become a Professional Poet. (Become THIS instead) (Hermann Hesse's Letter to a Young Poet)

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0:00 Hesse thanks the young poet for his advice-seeking letter
0:35 The young poet asks, am I good enough to write for a living?
0:49 Hesse responds: it is complicated. (Talent, life experience, and influences can't predict success)
2:09 Goethe, Schiller, and C.F. Meyer were so-so as young poets
2:52 Your poems are but a snapshot in your life (it is impossible to predict future growth or failure)
3:46 Ask, "Why do I want to be a poet?" Not, "Can I make a career of poetry?"
4:22 A true poet is a free, perceptive person with a deep emotional life.
5:11 If you wish to be a true human being, it doesn't matter if you are a so-called poet to the world.
6:04 Poetry is MORE than the poetry you write. (The WAY of the Poet)
7:36 The world doesn't want poets - only slaves.
8:26 The world is at war because we have no poets.
8:46 Don't listen to haters as you pursue your art, and you may even find that it is OK to give it up.

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Read by Michael Joseph.

"Essays in Life and Art" is a collection of writings by Hermann Hesse, originally published in German as "Betrachtungen" (Reflections). This collection gathers a series of essays where Hesse reflects on various aspects of life, art, literature, and the human condition.

***

Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was a German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter, widely regarded as one of the most important German-language writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his novels that explore spiritual and existential themes, often drawing from his own experiences and interests in Eastern philosophy, Jungian psychology, and the quest for self-discovery.

Hermann Hesse was born on July 2, 1877, in Calw, Germany. He grew up in a strict Pietist family, which had a profound impact on his early upbringing and later themes in his writing.

Hesse began writing poetry and fiction at a young age. His early works were influenced by German Romanticism and Eastern Spirituality. Hesse explored themes of alienation and the search for identity.

"Steppenwolf" (1927): This novel is perhaps one of Hesse's most famous works, exploring the inner struggle of a man named Harry Haller who feels torn between his animalistic and spiritual selves. It delves into themes of existentialism, loneliness, and the search for meaning.

"Siddhartha" (1922): A philosophical novel set in ancient India, "Siddhartha" tells the story of a young man's spiritual journey to find enlightenment. It reflects Hesse's interest in Eastern philosophy, particularly Buddhism, and explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth.

Hesse's works often reflect his fascination with Eastern spirituality, particularly Buddhism and Taoism. He explores themes of meditation, mindfulness, and the quest for inner peace and enlightenment.

Many of Hesse's protagonists embark on journeys of self-discovery, seeking to reconcile their inner conflicts and find their true identities amidst societal pressures and personal desires.

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GOAT Poets Pseudo-introduction & Prophecy

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YouTube Sucks.(A Visual GOATPoem)
A Visual GOATPoem written, edited, and performed by Michael Joseph.
Music: Sen no hikari by Hideyuki Hashimoto

With edited footage by:
Dark Forest - Cinematic Nature Video - 4K Nature - Northey Films
4K FREE STOCK FOOTAGE - Sun Shining Through Trees With Rays and Fog -To The Moon Filmworks
Onsen Guide How to Take a Bath in Japans Hot Springs-Tokyo Cheapo
Barefoot Gen (1983) Nuclear bomb scene (Keiji Nakazawa/Mori Masaki)
I Was An MIT Educated Neurosurgeon Now Im Unemployed And Alone In The Mountains How Did I Get Here - Goobie and Doobie
Dil Se Re पर इस Trio ने अपनी गायकी से बनाया Concert वाला माहौल Superstar Singer 3 Team Pawandeep - SET India
BLACKPINK - WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK]
JJs Magical Pony Ride 🐎 CoComelon Nursery Rhymes Kids Songs
50 YouTubers Fight For 1,000,000 - Mr. Beast
GHUDCHADI PUNJABI MUNDE Parth Samthaan, Khushalii Kumar Sukhbir Tulsi Kumar, DJ Chetas, Lijo - T Series
stokes twins

YouTube looks like this right now:
Lives spent wasted on distractions,
or, optic opium.

Our world is a world of doom,
Of war,
Of fear of poverty ...

YouTube’s recommendation algorithm tends to prioritize sensational or polarizing content because it often gets more engagement. This can lead to the proliferation of misleading or extreme videos, which might not always be the most reliable or educational.

Changes in monetization policies have impacted creators. YouTube's ad revenue system has been criticized for being inconsistent and for penalizing creators with controversial or non-mainstream content. This can make it harder for creators to earn a living and sometimes leads to self-censorship.

The platform's approach to content moderation has faced criticism for being either too strict or too lenient. Some users feel that YouTube’s policies can result in unjustified demonetization or removal of content, while others think the platform doesn't do enough to tackle harmful content.

YouTube, like many other tech companies, has faced scrutiny over how it handles user data and privacy. There have been concerns about data collection and targeted advertising practices, which can be intrusive.

The drive for more content can sometimes come at the expense of quality. With the sheer volume of videos being uploaded, it can be difficult for users to find high-quality content amidst a sea of less valuable material.

Constant exposure to media, especially with rapid information changes and multiple sources of content, can overwhelm the brain. This overload can make it difficult to focus, process information effectively, and retain important details.

Frequent media consumption, particularly with the quick shifts between topics on social media, can lead to a reduced attention span. People may find it harder to engage in deep, sustained concentration on tasks or conversations.

Constant exposure to news, especially negative or sensationalized content, can increase stress and anxiety levels. This can result from the relentless barrage of bad news, the fear of missing out (FOMO), or the pressure to keep up with ever-changing trends and information.

The blue light emitted by screens can disrupt circadian rhythms and make it harder to fall asleep.

Spending long periods consuming media can lead to a sedentary lifestyle, which is associated with various health problems like obesity, cardiovascular issues, and decreased physical fitness.

Social Media often portrays idealized images and lifestyles, which can lead to negative self-comparisons and affect self-esteem. Constant exposure to curated and often unrealistic portrayals of others' lives can make people feel inadequate or dissatisfied with their own lives.

Overstimulation from media can reduce the quality of face-to-face interactions. People may become more absorbed in their devices rather than engaging meaningfully with those around them, impacting relationships and social skills.

Repeated exposure to sensational or violent content can lead to desensitization, where individuals become less affected by or responsive to such content over time. This can affect empathy.

The constant need for new content and interactions can lead to screen dependency, where individuals prioritize media over responsibilities, etc.

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Shivani Dubey on Why Poetry is Dead & How Rupi Kaur has Killed It 💀 (This Matters for EVERY Writer)

GOATPoets 2024-07-30 | She is Water: Soft Enough to Offer Life 💦 Tough Enough To Drown It Away
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0:00 Introduction - The Rupi Kaur Effect
1:14 Who is Rupi Kaur?
2:21 Limited Attention Spans, Fame, and the Trend of Minimalism
3:22 Social Media means instant publication
4:56 Social Media Poets follow Kaur's lead
5:18 The Real Problem: Lack of Tradition

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Selection from: "Bad Poetry Is Everywhere. Unfortunately, People Love It." by Shivani Dubey, and published in VICE magazine in May 29th, 2023.

Shivani Dubey on Why Poetry is Dead & How Rupi Kaur has Killed It 💀 (This Matters for EVERY Writer)

Read by Michael Joseph.

Rupi Kaur is a contemporary poet, writer, and illustrator known for her minimalist style and deeply personal work. Born on October 4, 1992, in Punjab, India, she emigrated to Canada with her family when she was just four years old. Her poetry often addresses themes such as love, loss, trauma, and healing.

Kaur gained widespread recognition with her debut collection, milk and honey, published in 2014. The book combines her poetry with her own illustrations, and it explores themes of survival and empowerment. It became a bestseller and has been widely praised for its emotional depth and accessibility.

Kaur's work is often accompanied by her own illustrations, which are simple but evocative, and her style has been described as deeply relatable and accessible.

She has built a large following on social media, where she shares her poetry and connects with readers. Her influence extends beyond literature, impacting the realms of art and social media culture as well. Some critics feel that Kaur's poetry is overly simplistic or relies on clichés. They argue that her work lacks the complexity and depth often associated with traditional poetry, and that it sometimes feels more like inspirational quotes than genuine literary art.

Kaur’s poetry is highly commercialized, and some argue that the mass appeal and marketing of her work prioritize profit over artistic integrity. This commercialization can sometimes lead to criticism that her work is more about selling books than contributing to the literary canon. Her use of minimalist, unstructured verse is seen by some as a departure from more traditional poetic forms that emphasize meter, rhyme, or more intricate structures.

Critics may feel that this departure from traditional forms undermines the art of poetry. Some argue that her work doesn’t offer new perspectives or innovative techniques, and that it sometimes borrows heavily from existing ideas in poetry and self-help literature.

Kaur’s rise to prominence has been heavily tied to social media, and some critics believe that the platform's emphasis on brevity and instant gratification has influenced the style of her poetry in a way that prioritizes immediate impact over lasting literary value. Despite these criticisms, it's important to recognize that poetry is highly subjective, and what resonates with one person may not resonate with another.

Kaur's work has found a significant audience and has made poetry more accessible to many people who might not otherwise engage with it.

Critics like Harold Bloom have argued that contemporary poetry has sometimes prioritized political and social messages over aesthetic considerations, which may have affected its perceived impact and longevity in the broader literary canon.

Includes the following footage: nineteenth century videos back to life (1922) Kodachrome Tests: The Fading Dream of Early Color Film. glamourdaze 1920s Beach Life: In Amazing 4K Enhanced Footage Bizarre Hat Fashions w/ a Kitchen Theme (1950s) | Vintage Fashions First Umbrella Fashion Show (1956) ) | Vintage Fashion Extravagant English Catwalk Show (1956) | Vintage Fashions Women's Street Style in 1938 | AI Enhanced Film [ 4k 60 fps] - glamour daze 1920s Berlin Life c.1927 - in Amazing Restored Footage - glamour daze and more from glamour daze

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Prufrock & Men in Bowler Hats. (The Lovesong of J Alfred Prufrock - T.S. Eliots Masterpiece)

GOATPoets 2024-07-29 | 🛑Prufrock & Men in Bowler Hats. (Visualization and Performance of TS Eliot's Lovesong of J Alfred Prufrock) 🛑
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The visualization includes the following footage (+more):
Deep Waters 1948 - Dana Andrews & Jean Peters
Yi Wang / Vault of Ambience - visualization
Regnum Umbrae - two visualizations
BFI Archive - Turn of century women
Denis Shiryaev - laborers in victorian england
War Archives - shell shock
alice in wonderland BFI
vivid history- london black and white
British Pathé - london street scenes and queen’s party
1912, starring comedian Max Linder one of Chaplin's biggest influences
"The Great Train Robbery" (1903) -
Civilization (USA, 1916)
The Untamable Whiskers (1904) Georges Méliès
london smog in the 50's (guardian)
joan of arc - Gustav Ucicky
Buster Keaton's The Haunted House (1921)
A funny shave 1906
kodachrome test footage 1922
buster keaton clips
harold lloyd clips
Babes in Toyland 1934
tea drinker 1951
Anna Maria Alberghetti - Queen of the Night (1955)
1920s Flappers C.1929: Restored To Life In Amazing Footage - glamour daze
Modern Sculptors (1908) Segundo de Chomón
hiroshima mon amoure - Alain Resnais
GEORGES MÉLIÈS clips
The Bee And The Rose (1908) Segundo de Chomón
Scenes from Metropolis (Fritz Lang)
hamlet - laurence olivier 1948
The seventh seal - ingmar bergman
Forbidden Fruit 1921
& others

"Let us go then, you and I"

Prufrock (Visualization) - The Lovesong of J Alfred
Translation in Hindi by Vishwa Kavya at काव्य डेस्क
हिंदी में उपशीर्षक,जे अल्फ्रेड प्रुफ्रोक,टी. एस. इलियट

"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is a modernist poem written by T.S. Eliot, first published in 1915. It is considered one of the defining works of the modernist literary movement due to its exploration of alienation, disillusionment, and the fragmented nature of modern life. The poem is presented as a dramatic monologue, where the speaker, J. Alfred Prufrock, addresses the reader or an unspecified listener. Prufrock reflects on his own insecurities, anxieties, and feelings of inadequacy. He is portrayed as a middle-aged man who is hesitant and self-conscious, especially in social situations and interactions with women. It also features repeated references to urban decay, cultural decline, and mortality. Thomas Stearns Eliot, was an American-British poet, essayist, playwright, and critic who influenced 20th-century English literature. He was born on September 26, 1888, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and died on January 4, 1965, in London, England. Eliot studied at Harvard University, where he developed an interest in literature and philosophy. He also spent time in Paris and Oxford, where he continued his studies and began to develop his poetic voice. Published in 1922, "The Waste Land" is arguably Eliot's most famous work and a landmark in modernist poetry. It is known for its fragmented style, rich symbolism, and exploration of cultural and spiritual decay in the aftermath of World War I. Eliot's other notable poetry collections include "Prufrock and Other Observations" (1917), "Ash Wednesday" (1930), and "Four Quartets" (1943). Eliot became a British citizen in 1927 and spent most of his adult life in England. He worked as an editor at Faber and Faber publishing house and was a central figure in literary circles, influencing writers such as Ezra Pound, W.H. Auden, and later generations of poets.

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Harold Bloom on Why Contemporary Poetry Sucks (Excerpt) Hint: Modern Poetry Is Bad Due to Cultural..

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From The Best of the Best American Poetry 1988-1997, Edited by Harold Bloom. Published in 1997, Simon and Schuster.

Read by Michael Joseph.

Harold Bloom (1930-2019) was a prominent American literary critic and Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale University. He was known for his influential theories on literary criticism and his championing of the idea of the "anxiety of influence," which explores how later writers struggle with the influence of earlier writers.Bloom was a central figure in debates about the literary canon—the list of works considered to be of great importance in a particular culture or period.

He argued for the inclusion of canonical works based on their enduring aesthetic value rather than their adherence to political or social criteria.

Bloom authored numerous other books including "The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages" (1994), where he defended the traditional Western literary canon.

Bloom's views were often controversial, particularly his emphasis on the centrality of Western literature and his sometimes dismissive attitude towards literary theory that he felt diminished the aesthetic experience of literature.

Adrienne Rich's work, which often addressed themes of feminism, politics, and social justice, stood in contrast to Bloom's preference for what he saw as the timeless and universal qualities of literature.

Poetry today often appeals to niche or specialized readerships rather than enjoying widespread cultural influence as it might have in earlier periods.With the rise of digital media and the internet, there has been an explosion of content and platforms for artistic expression. This diversification has both enriched the literary landscape but also potentially diluted the collective influence of any one poet or school of poetry. Critics like Harold Bloom have argued that contemporary poetry has sometimes prioritized political and social messages over aesthetic considerations, which may have affected its perceived impact and longevity in the broader literary canon. The globalization of literature has also played a role. Contemporary poets may find themselves in dialogue not only with their own cultural traditions but also with global literary currents, which can both enrich their work but also frustrate its reception.

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Vladimir Nabokov Reads Lolita (Lolita: Part Two, Chapter 35) (Rare Recording | Lolita Audiobook)

GOATPoets 2024-07-02 | A rare recording. "Nabokov's bravura reading of this chapter is not to be missed...the nuances of Nabokov's accent -Cambridge by way of old St. Petersburg, the French in perfect pitch- are a striking aural equivalent to the theme of exile in his work and the international nature of that art; and the gusto of his reading communicates vividly a sense of the man, as well as underscoring the comic tone of the novel. Experience has suggested that the latter is not always sufficiently appreciated by students who have grown up with TV, and don't always "get" the tone of a printed page. Where's the laugh track when you need it?"

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Vladimir Nabokov Reads Lolita (Lolita: Part Two, Chapter 35) (Rare Recording | Lolita Audiobook)
Lolita, Part Two, Chapter 35
Read by: Vladimir Nabokov
Published 1955

Portrait of Nabokov by Vedran Stimac (Polite BastART)

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"Lolita" is a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, first published in 1955. It tells the story of Humbert Humbert, a literature professor in his late thirties, who becomes infatuated with Dolores Haze, a girl he nicknames Lolita. The novel is narrated by Humbert himself, who chronicles his obsessive love for Lolita and the cross-country journey they embark on after he becomes her stepfather.Throughout the novel, Humbert's narration reveals his complex and delusional psyche, as he justifies his actions and manipulates Lolita's innocence for his own desires. The novel explores themes of obsession, desire, manipulation, and the consequences of predatory behavior. It also examines the power dynamics and psychological effects of Humbert's relationship with Lolita, depicting the impact on both characters.

The book has received critical acclaim regardless of the controversy it caused with the public. It has been included in many lists of best books, such as Time's List of the 100 Best Novels, Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century, Bokklubben World Library, Modern Library's 100 Best Novels, and The Big Read. The novel has been twice adapted into film: first in 1962 by Stanley Kubrick, and later in 1997 by Adrian Lyne. It has also been adapted several times for the stage.

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