Amazing review. NOX broke me when I read a couple of years ago. She somehow uses language to showcase how language is inadequate to express these emotions. I need to get around to reading the other two you talk about. Thanks for the great review!
What a great way to express what she does. That "she somehow uses language to showcase how language is inadequate to express these emotions." I have such a hard time trying to describe her to others but what you wrote captures some of it.
Anne Carson's poetry elevates all of the Ancient Greek Theater she touches. Performing her translation of Antigone was one of my greatest joys as an artist. No one understands these works as beautifully, Hilariously, and realistically as her. Her use of language has always been a huge inspiration to me. Can't wait to read these works as well!
I've read the 2 "Red" novels a few weeks ago and could not wrap my head around how beautiful her metaphors for common/well known feelings and occurences are. What's more is that I think it genuinely changed how I look at experiences, writing, the world in general for a little bit. Couldn't agree more with Michael Silverblatt at the end of their interview when he says "I love you and I love your work."
I know what you mean. I've read Autobiography of Red, but I've yet to read the sequel. I watch that Lannan Foundation video/conversation with Silverblatt and Carson often. Such a great talk.
When you mentioned the effect of the sharpness of the images of crumpled paper, and how you felt compelled to run your fingers over them, a chill ran up my spine. I’m currently reading it and was deeply affected by that compulsion. Joked with my wife about that very thing. Glad it’s not just me! I’m not a crier when it comes to books, though sometime I wish I were. It takes a tremendous force from any book to bring out tears. Anne has done it with Nox. Outstanding review and thank you for posting this one!
I love these video essays on three books. I often go back to your Blue video from last year. Hope you continue making three book comparison video essays.
Thanks so much! You’ll be happy to know this is sort of a new tack I’m taking for at least the first part of this year: multiple books from the same author. Some videos will be two books, some three, some up to five. Always trying something new. All best to you!
I read Autobiography of Red years ago and just recently it came to mind again. Now I see your video here and I think I'll have to find me some of her works again
Love Anne Carson and I've only read her poetry, enough to convince me she's a living legend, really interested in her prose and basically everything else by her. Those are some amazing books you've shown in the vid, I normally don't like spending a lot on books but Nox might be a exception...
This exactly: "and then there's that moment when you discover Anne Carson". I can't echo that enough, and I've only read Autobiography of Red and Red Doc>. I haven't read the classics, at least not really except maybe as assigned in high school, so I know I missed out in context and deeper connection. Tbh I didn't know what I was reading, but had the impression of intimately wondering through words that formed a tale? I'm still not sure how to describe what I read except to say the lack of deep understanding did not diminish the works at all and I can't wait till I have the time to re-read them.
That really is a testament to her work--one doesn't even need the "source text" or "classical context" to enjoy her. Truly amazing mind at work with Carson!
A massive intellect, her books of poetry like 'Men In Off Hours', 'The Beauty of the Husband', 'Glass, Irony and God' and 'Plainwater' are also beyond brilliant and should absolutely be read and reread. And, as Joseph Campbell so famously said, "Follow your bliss."
Hey Leaf, just wanted to say hi and thank you for your series on Vollmann's Rising Up and Rising Down. I had always been meaning to read some of Vollmann's work and ordered the abridged version of the book due to your wonderful videos on the subject. Always fantastic to hear your thoughts. A personal recommendation, I really think Oriana Fallaci's book about the Vietnam war "Nothing, and So Be It" deals it with a lot of the issues Vollmann brings up in his work. If you haven't please check out some of her writings, especially that one "Nothing, and So Be It" (in Italian the title is "Niente e cosi sia") as I consider it a life-altering book. Thanks again.
. Have you read any great diares? currently reading Gombrovitz and for me -in terms of form- it was so great, it opened something in my own writing that reminded me of reading Carsons poetry.
Have you read Venedikt Erofeev's "Moscow to the end of the line"? If not, be sure to check it, it's an absolute masterpiece. Also, I would recommend Sasha Sokolov's "A school for fools", it's a good one, too.
@@Ematched as someone who’s read a good chunk of it, it’s more a fun curiosity of literature than a life changing event. The translation of it by John Woods is a miracle, but I’d say there isn’t anything in it you don’t get from the shorter and easier-to-find works by Schmidt. Not to dissuade you, but definitely dig into the stuff that is easier to find and you’ll get the idea.
@@xgryphenx oh, definitely. I just finished _Nobodaddy's Children_ and read _Collected Novellas_ last year. I've got the rest of his work on my TBR shelf, aside from BD and _Evening Edged in Gold._ I absolutely adore his writing, and Poe's, so I'm going to definitely read BD at some point. It'd just rather have a copy than go through interlibrary loan. Btw, I started the subreddit r/Arno_Schmidt, and we're still getting going. Just about a dozen posts so far.
Joseph Campbell, not James
Hahaha! Did I say James?! Oops.
Amazing review. NOX broke me when I read a couple of years ago. She somehow uses language to showcase how language is inadequate to express these emotions. I need to get around to reading the other two you talk about. Thanks for the great review!
"She somehow uses language to showcase how language is inadequate to express these emotions"
What a great way to express what she does. That "she somehow uses language to showcase how language is inadequate to express these emotions." I have such a hard time trying to describe her to others but what you wrote captures some of it.
Hear, hear!
Anne Carson's poetry elevates all of the Ancient Greek Theater she touches. Performing her translation of Antigone was one of my greatest joys as an artist. No one understands these works as beautifully, Hilariously, and realistically as her. Her use of language has always been a huge inspiration to me. Can't wait to read these works as well!
That’s so great that you’ve performed in such a capacity! I’m sure that was invigorating. Happy reading!
I've read the 2 "Red" novels a few weeks ago and could not wrap my head around how beautiful her metaphors for common/well known feelings and occurences are. What's more is that I think it genuinely changed how I look at experiences, writing, the world in general for a little bit. Couldn't agree more with Michael Silverblatt at the end of their interview when he says "I love you and I love your work."
I know what you mean. I've read Autobiography of Red, but I've yet to read the sequel. I watch that Lannan Foundation video/conversation with Silverblatt and Carson often. Such a great talk.
When you mentioned the effect of the sharpness of the images of crumpled paper, and how you felt compelled to run your fingers over them, a chill ran up my spine. I’m currently reading it and was deeply affected by that compulsion. Joked with my wife about that very thing. Glad it’s not just me!
I’m not a crier when it comes to books, though sometime I wish I were. It takes a tremendous force from any book to bring out tears. Anne has done it with Nox.
Outstanding review and thank you for posting this one!
Solidarity! ✊
This is awesome. Anne Carson is a favorite of mine as well! Thank you!
My pleasure! 🙏👊
"A conjurer of pith": that sounds quite alluring.
Thanks for the review, and happy Groundhog Day (and 140th Joyce's birth anniversary, as well) :)
:):):)
I quite literally finished "Autobiography of Red" yesterday! This video gave more Anne Carson recommendations to look forward to. Thanks Chris!
What a coincidence! It’s my pleasure to rhapsodize about Carson. Enjoy!
I love these video essays on three books. I often go back to your Blue video from last year. Hope you continue making three book comparison video essays.
Thanks so much! You’ll be happy to know this is sort of a new tack I’m taking for at least the first part of this year: multiple books from the same author. Some videos will be two books, some three, some up to five. Always trying something new. All best to you!
Awesome! I'm excited.
Oddly enough, my copy of Primary Colors came in the mail one hour after writing this comment.
Write more comments and then check the mail-tell me what happens! 😜
@@LeafbyLeaf 😂😂😆😂
I read Autobiography of Red years ago and just recently it came to mind again. Now I see your video here and I think I'll have to find me some of her works again
Autobiography of Red is amazing! I can't wait to read the sequel, Red Doc>
Nice review. I have not experienced any Anne Carson, but now I feel like I need to check her out. Have a nice weekend!
Thanks so much, Jeffrey! I don't think Carson could possibly disappoint. All my very best to you!
Love Anne Carson and I've only read her poetry, enough to convince me she's a living legend, really interested in her prose and basically everything else by her. Those are some amazing books you've shown in the vid, I normally don't like spending a lot on books but Nox might be a exception...
It's definitely worth it! You're getting so much more than just a book.
Nox has been on my TBR for a while, you gave me the final push to get it. Eventually. Probably.
Haha--I am familiar with this readerly fluctuation on the cusp of a TBR!
This exactly: "and then there's that moment when you discover Anne Carson". I can't echo that enough, and I've only read Autobiography of Red and Red Doc>. I haven't read the classics, at least not really except maybe as assigned in high school, so I know I missed out in context and deeper connection. Tbh I didn't know what I was reading, but had the impression of intimately wondering through words that formed a tale? I'm still not sure how to describe what I read except to say the lack of deep understanding did not diminish the works at all and I can't wait till I have the time to re-read them.
That really is a testament to her work--one doesn't even need the "source text" or "classical context" to enjoy her. Truly amazing mind at work with Carson!
A massive intellect, her books of poetry like 'Men In Off Hours', 'The Beauty of the Husband', 'Glass, Irony and God' and 'Plainwater' are also beyond brilliant and should absolutely be read and reread. And, as Joseph Campbell so famously said, "Follow your bliss."
Hear! Hear!
Hey Leaf, just wanted to say hi and thank you for your series on Vollmann's Rising Up and Rising Down. I had always been meaning to read some of Vollmann's work and ordered the abridged version of the book due to your wonderful videos on the subject. Always fantastic to hear your thoughts. A personal recommendation, I really think Oriana Fallaci's book about the Vietnam war "Nothing, and So Be It" deals it with a lot of the issues Vollmann brings up in his work. If you haven't please check out some of her writings, especially that one "Nothing, and So Be It" (in Italian the title is "Niente e cosi sia") as I consider it a life-altering book. Thanks again.
The best thing you could do to repay me is to recommend a book you consider life-altering, and so I thank you very much. All my best to you.
You can really see how much care went into that edition of Nox.
Indeed, indeed. A beautiful piece of art.
. Have you read any great diares? currently reading Gombrovitz and for me -in terms of form- it was so great, it opened something in my own writing that reminded me of reading Carsons poetry.
Gombrowicz for sure! And Woolf and Pepys.
@@LeafbyLeaf Alright, thank you!
I'd be interested a video on the current book banning/burning going on in Texas. Love the channel!
Oof! I hadn't heard about that. In general, without knowing anything at all about the situation, books should not be burned.
I love Carson. Do you have other female writers you suggest in the similar style?
Have you read Venedikt Erofeev's "Moscow to the end of the line"? If not, be sure to check it, it's an absolute masterpiece. Also, I would recommend Sasha Sokolov's "A school for fools", it's a good one, too.
I have School for Fools on my list, but not the Erofeev--thanks so much!
You got a GoodReads?
www.goodreads.com/user/show/5976824-chris-via
@@LeafbyLeaf Added up! I'm DeadWeight.
First! And Chris is talking about my main man Euripides? Now familiar with Carson but I'm going to change that🙂
Oh, you will adore Carson!
Whoa! New intro card? Does this mean you're working on _Bottom's Dream_ again?
I'm still desperate for a reprint. I _need_ to read Arno's mountain.
Well, I've been "working on" BD for about 5 years now. :P
@@LeafbyLeaf that's definitely my "plan" if I can ever get my hands on a copy ;)
@@Ematched as someone who’s read a good chunk of it, it’s more a fun curiosity of literature than a life changing event. The translation of it by John Woods is a miracle, but I’d say there isn’t anything in it you don’t get from the shorter and easier-to-find works by Schmidt. Not to dissuade you, but definitely dig into the stuff that is easier to find and you’ll get the idea.
@@xgryphenx oh, definitely. I just finished _Nobodaddy's Children_ and read _Collected Novellas_ last year. I've got the rest of his work on my TBR shelf, aside from BD and _Evening Edged in Gold._
I absolutely adore his writing, and Poe's, so I'm going to definitely read BD at some point. It'd just rather have a copy than go through interlibrary loan.
Btw, I started the subreddit r/Arno_Schmidt, and we're still getting going. Just about a dozen posts so far.
I am in.
Yeah you are.