Also fuck after posting this I kept reading ur post and saw the incredibly nice things u said about me 🥺🥺🥺 thank you so much Gary S is a big influence / hero so, yea, thank u
Essay: 'In Defense of the Star Wars Prequel Films' by Chris Cutrone
Story: 'The Top' by Kafka
All are freely available online, so no probs getting hold of. The essay is a long one, while the poem and story -- very brief, more or less balancing out the whole 'package' :)
The overall feeling's good, but it can get a bit daunting at times, when I'm not in the mood for example. But once I start reading something, I don't regret it. Even if I don't like the piece 100%, I see it as a venue to think "Why don't I like it?" "Why doesn't this sound convincing?" (in the case of essays), and so on.
First off, starting out with Bradbury and O’Connor? Strong. Secondly, I love that you’re chronicling this and will be reading avidly. Finally, recommendations!
Short stories: You’ve probably already encountered it but Ambrose Bierce’s “Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is bleak and ingenious.
Essays: C.S. Lewis is underrated as an essayist. Several collections are available, Christian Reflections is a good start.
Poems: Wendell Berry is heartbreakingly beautiful and poignant.
Hi, I like the update format. Plus I look forward to seeing links to essays that I might also choose to read!
Thanks Mark! I'll make sure to add links whenever possible.
Hahaahhahahahaha “ My general feeling is that the challenge is a bit harder than I thought.” dude I’m dying
CAn we get a 24/7 live camera feed of you for the duration of this challenge??
Also would u ever consider releasing the upcoming reading list ahead of time? I sorta want to join for a day or two
Well, there is a possibility I'll go renounce civilization and try to unlearn reading mid-challenge, haha.
For now it's a bit ad-hoc, but I'll try to be plan in the future. Want to have themed weeks. Like a spooky one before Halloween.
heck ya. lemmme think on some good recs for u
Cool, really appreciate that :)
Also fuck after posting this I kept reading ur post and saw the incredibly nice things u said about me 🥺🥺🥺 thank you so much Gary S is a big influence / hero so, yea, thank u
I could visualize the New Yorker cartoon from Hitch's essay in my head!
Good writing does that to you!
Okay, I have some (hopefully odd) suggestions.
Poem: 'Archaic Torso of Apollo' by Rilke
Essay: 'In Defense of the Star Wars Prequel Films' by Chris Cutrone
Story: 'The Top' by Kafka
All are freely available online, so no probs getting hold of. The essay is a long one, while the poem and story -- very brief, more or less balancing out the whole 'package' :)
OMG this is so fascinating! How is it feeling overall? Also how much would you say it’s taking on an average day?
Love that you’re linking everything. I’m a Big Ben Lerner fan and am looking forward to reading that story.
Hope it’s ok im skipping the poetry parts. I really hate poetry!
The overall feeling's good, but it can get a bit daunting at times, when I'm not in the mood for example. But once I start reading something, I don't regret it. Even if I don't like the piece 100%, I see it as a venue to think "Why don't I like it?" "Why doesn't this sound convincing?" (in the case of essays), and so on.
Poetry is the hardest part for me at the moment.
First off, starting out with Bradbury and O’Connor? Strong. Secondly, I love that you’re chronicling this and will be reading avidly. Finally, recommendations!
Short stories: You’ve probably already encountered it but Ambrose Bierce’s “Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is bleak and ingenious.
Essays: C.S. Lewis is underrated as an essayist. Several collections are available, Christian Reflections is a good start.
Poems: Wendell Berry is heartbreakingly beautiful and poignant.
Didn't know that about C. S. Lewis, will definitely add him to the reading list. And will be checking out Wendell Berry as well. Thanks!