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Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Far-right 'gangster morality' and the search for meaning: why you should read Camus

Albert Camus' existential and moral philosophy addressing nihilism, absurdity, and totalitarianism remains relevant to contemporary issues of alienation, anxiety, and authoritarian movements.
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago

How the Poet James Schuyler Wrung Sense from Sensibility

"Salute," like many of Schuyler's best works, is a form of strenuous mental calisthenics presented as an easygoing nature poem. "Past is past," it begins.
Portland
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

The Canonization of James Joyce

Ellmann's biography of James Joyce not only detailed his life through rich narratives but also positioned Joyce as a literary giant, comparable to the likes of Homer.
Writing
Typography
fromOpen Culture
1 year ago

What Is Kafkaesque?: The Philosophy of Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka created complex literary works that critique bureaucratic absurdity, leaving a lasting legacy after his posthumous publication.
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