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What a pleasure to see italian books read abroad! If you liked Moravia, I would suggest the books of his wife, Elsa Morante, which here in Italy is even more famous and loved than Moravia. Arthur’s isle (I think the translation is like this) has very similar themes with Agostino.
"I love New York Review of Books. Their design... covers, you know... «Don't judge a book by its cover,» but, I mean, you know, it just makes it easier to find the good ones", this is so true man! You might like Javier Marías' "A Heart So White". Just a suggestion. Keep up the good work, Cliff
This doesnt sound like my kind of book. But "the frightening realization of possibility" is a great line, it paints a good picture in my mind. I dig it.
Something I forgot to mention in my comment on Patreon about the fact that people keep recommending this book to me when I'm in Italy during the summer is the fact that they call Moravia (which by the way is a pseudonym, did you know?) a "il lettore autore" which translates roughly into "the reader who writes" since Moravia read very much at a younger age and in general and there are a lot of discussion based on him in relation to the topic of how reading influences your writing. I find that so fascinating and thought I would share it. Of course, Happy Thanksgiving!
Definitely read the second Knausgaard! You will only find more of what you love about the first book only in different important periods of Knausgaard's life
What a pleasure to see italian books read abroad! If you liked Moravia, I would suggest the books of his wife, Elsa Morante, which here in Italy is even more famous and loved than Moravia. Arthur’s isle (I think the translation is like this) has very similar themes with Agostino.
Morovia fell into my orbit as he wrote the books on which two stone cold cinema classics were based. The Conformist and Contempt (where he may have worked on the screenplay as well). You often talk of how you select or have books recommended. More often than not classic films are based of classic books. The first time I consciously used this method was with the Treasure of the Sierra Madre, opening my eyes to the world of B Traven and most recently The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Don't get me started on how Cormac McCarthy's sparse prose reads like a screenplay.
I see this video is nearly five years old, but so great to hear a review today of one of my favorite novels, Augustino. I have an old dog-eared paperback copy and, in mine, there's a second story of a boy by Moravia called, Luca. It is completely different and nearly as good as Augustino. It involves a boy who decides to eradicate himself by his own contrariness. He gives away every possession he loves. He stops trying to fit in. He quits his studies. He sells everything and throws away the money. It's the story of a profound rebellion towards life itself by an adolescent boy. I'm a Moravia fan and good to know someone else in the English speaking world is reading him.
Read the second Knausgård, I've been reading it and even though is not like the first one it's still pretty great. Oh! And do more Bolaño too if you ever have the chance, your reviews are usually between my favorites and to see your point of view in both of them would be awesome.
Thank you for the review, this book is on my to-read-list from now on. And yes, please, read the second Knausgard; I started reading him after seeing your review about the first part and didn't stop until I was through with all of them. I can assure you that you won't be disappointed by the second one.
As a finn we dont celebrate thanksgiving so Ill have my normal poverty dinner: Chickpea stirfry with soy/lemon juice/shriraca sauce. Healthy and cheap. Is there anything better? Also, you can certainly read Faulkner in a day. You just cant follow the story nor comprehend what is being said on any level but hey, you can do it! Not sure why you would ever want to do that but you know, its a thing. You could do.
Moravia is absolutely one of the best authors of all time. I recommend his books to everyone at every chance I get.
Totally agreed, he's the best for articulating men's life
What a pleasure to see italian books read abroad! If you liked Moravia, I would suggest the books of his wife, Elsa Morante, which here in Italy is even more famous and loved than Moravia. Arthur’s isle (I think the translation is like this) has very similar themes with Agostino.
wait??? why does this sound exactly like Mishima's The Sailor ??? LIKE ...? i have to read Moravia now
"I love New York Review of Books. Their design... covers, you know... «Don't judge a book by its cover,» but, I mean, you know, it just makes it easier to find the good ones", this is so true man!
You might like Javier Marías' "A Heart So White". Just a suggestion.
Keep up the good work, Cliff
Thanks for recommending this book to him
He reviewed it and loved it
And now I want to read it and love it
Yes. Great choice. His "Conjugal Love" is damn good too.
My favourite Moravia is either The Empty Canavas or Two. One of my favourite authors.
FromTheDustyBookshelf I saw you reviewed this one, thank you, I’ll check those out.
This doesnt sound like my kind of book. But "the frightening realization of possibility" is a great line, it paints a good picture in my mind. I dig it.
Something I forgot to mention in my comment on Patreon about the fact that people keep recommending this book to me when I'm in Italy during the summer is the fact that they call Moravia (which by the way is a pseudonym, did you know?) a "il lettore autore" which translates roughly into "the reader who writes" since Moravia read very much at a younger age and in general and there are a lot of discussion based on him in relation to the topic of how reading influences your writing. I find that so fascinating and thought I would share it.
Of course, Happy Thanksgiving!
Knausgård, takk! Dig your reviews/analyses!
Happy birthday to a great book reviewer! I was born in March as well
Read the second Knausgård!
Just do it!!!
Definitely read the second Knausgaard! You will only find more of what you love about the first book only in different important periods of Knausgaard's life
What a pleasure to see italian books read abroad! If you liked Moravia, I would suggest the books of his wife, Elsa Morante, which here in Italy is even more famous and loved than Moravia. Arthur’s isle (I think the translation is like this) has very similar themes with Agostino.
Yet another great review. Much enjoyed.
Read Invention of Morel (short book) and Judas by Amos Oz (reading it now. I'm enjoying it.)
Read the second Knausgard! I loved your first review of it and would love to hear your take on the second book.
Good presentation but fact checking needed about Pasolini’s death( he was murdered)
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Buon uomo, quello non è un caffè. Sembra, più che altro, mezzo litro di CocaCola annacquata
Request: "The stories of Breece D'j Pancake"
Ive been reading too much philosophy recently and this sounds right up my alley.
Just finished the second Knausgard, so I would really like to see your opinion on it!
Haven't read any Knausgaard, would love to hear your take before I decide!
I've been wondering if I should read the 2nd one too, I loved the first one. So yeah, you read it first ;)
You’ve done an opinion vid on paper vs kindle... but what’s your opinion on reading via audiobooks ?
Morovia fell into my orbit as he wrote the books on which two stone cold cinema classics were based. The Conformist and Contempt (where he may have worked on the screenplay as well). You often talk of how you select or have books recommended. More often than not classic films are based of classic books. The first time I consciously used this method was with the Treasure of the Sierra Madre, opening my eyes to the world of B Traven and most recently The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Don't get me started on how Cormac McCarthy's sparse prose reads like a screenplay.
I see this video is nearly five years old, but so great to hear a review today of one of my favorite novels, Augustino. I have an old dog-eared paperback copy and, in mine, there's a second story of a boy by Moravia called, Luca. It is completely different and nearly as good as Augustino. It involves a boy who decides to eradicate himself by his own contrariness. He gives away every possession he loves. He stops trying to fit in. He quits his studies. He sells everything and throws away the money. It's the story of a profound rebellion towards life itself by an adolescent boy. I'm a Moravia fan and good to know someone else in the English speaking world is reading him.
Read the second Knausgård, I've been reading it and even though is not like the first one it's still pretty great. Oh! And do more Bolaño too if you ever have the chance, your reviews are usually between my favorites and to see your point of view in both of them would be awesome.
Thank you for the review, this book is on my to-read-list from now on.
And yes, please, read the second Knausgard; I started reading him after seeing your review about the first part and didn't stop until I was through with all of them. I can assure you that you won't be disappointed by the second one.
A Man in Love by Karl Ove Knausgaard, is the best of the six books in My Struggle... Enjoy!
Read the second Knausgaard, I believe you'll enjoy it. I have been watching your videos for a while. and I have to say, each one gets better.
Yes! Knausgård!
Wonderful review. How's Gravity's Rainbow going?
What are favourite “coming of age” or bildungsroman type novels?
Very interesting because, Italy is a coastal country.
I will be eating chicken on Christmas Day!!
Read the second Knausgård! And the third, and the fourth, and the fifth. Probably the sixth as well.
As a finn we dont celebrate thanksgiving so Ill have my normal poverty dinner: Chickpea stirfry with soy/lemon juice/shriraca sauce. Healthy and cheap. Is there anything better?
Also, you can certainly read Faulkner in a day. You just cant follow the story nor comprehend what is being said on any level but hey, you can do it! Not sure why you would ever want to do that but you know, its a thing. You could do.
You should check out Thomas the Obscure by Maurice Blanchot. Short but every page portrays meaning.