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Old 02-14-2018, 12:11 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Does it have a foreword by Bono?

Seriously: I always meant to read The Satantic Verses. Is it worth it? Over my head?
No foreword by Bono, but he does offer a different take on what sort of man Bono is. Apparently they sort of became friends.

I haven't read The Satantic Verses verses yet. I've been more interested in Rushdie's non-fiction to begin with, but of course I want to read the book that got him in trouble. The essay collection I'm reading also touches upon the aftermath of that book.

And I don't think the book would be over your head. Rushdie is a very readable author.
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It's pretty damn good, albeit a bit long.
Definitely worth a read though.
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No foreword by Bono, but he does offer a different take on what sort of man Bono is. Apparently they sort of became friends.

I haven't read The Satantic Verses verses yet. I've been more interested in Rushdie's non-fiction to begin with, but of course I want to read the book that got him in trouble. The essay collection I'm reading also touches upon the aftermath of that book.

And I don't think the book would be over your head. Rushdie is a very readable author.
Good enough: I'll add it to the list. Thanks guys.
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Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.

Need some inner balance these days.
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John Dies At The End. Which has become one of my favorite stories.
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John Dies At The End. Which has become one of my favorite stories.
Thanks for the spoiler, *******!
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I was exploring archives of interviews with Brian Eno and happened upon a dialog between Michael Engelbrecht, Briano Eno, and collaborator Karl Hyde (two of my musical heroes). What was delightfully surprising was that the interviewer's description of their album, which I was playing at that very instant, was littered with references to existentialism and Samuel Becket, which has been an active literary pursuit of mine this week.

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Can we talk poetry? I've just ordered both of Nayyirah Waheed's works, looking for more of the same. I'm very out of touch with contemporary poets, hoping for some recommendations.
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Can we talk poetry? I've just ordered both of Nayyirah Waheed's works, looking for more of the same. I'm very out of touch with contemporary poets, hoping for some recommendations.
Franz Wright is my a personal favourite, especially his poetry prose. Moving a bit away from contemporary but staying modern, I'd say that E.E. Cummings is quintessential.
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Franz Wright is my a personal favourite, especially his poetry prose. Moving a bit away from contemporary but staying modern, I'd say that E.E. Cummings is quintessential.
Oh yes, huge fan of Cummings. Will check out Wright, thanks.
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Oh yes, huge fan of Cummings. Will check out Wright, thanks.
You know, I've tried, off and on through the years, to take a stab and reading poetry, without much luck. 99% of the time, I just don't get it.

However, for some reason, e.e. cummings' work gets through. I don't know if it's the phrasing, or cadence, subject matter, or whatever, but I enjoy it.

I'm no huge fan, mind you. I've not actively sought his poetry out, but when I've come across it, I've liked what I've read.
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