Tag Archives: Literature

James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ Turns 100

Posted on February 2, 2022 by PstmdrnDionysus

As I settled in to the usual morning chatter of skimming news, scrolling reddit, and getting mentally warmed up for the day, I came across this piece, A World of Waste, Stripped of Transcendence: James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ at 100 by … Continue reading →

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Stephen Fry on What Makes Us Human

Posted on January 14, 2020 by PstmdrnDionysus

I’ve always enjoyed Stephen Fry. More than many celebrities or personalities, he seems particularly capable of cutting through the noise and being vulnerable in a way that makes others want to meet him in that space. It’s difficult not to … Continue reading →

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Tony Hoagland – A Color of the Sky

Posted on October 1, 2013 by PstmdrnDionysus

A COLOR OF THE SKY—TONY HOAGLAND (from What Narcissism Means to Me) Windy today and I feel less than brilliant, driving over the hills from work. There are the dark parts on the road                      when you pass through clumps of wood    … Continue reading →

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Friere’s ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed’ – with Noam Chomsky

Posted on June 26, 2013 by PstmdrnDionysus

Below is a very interesting talk on Paolo Friere’s landmark text on the development of critical consciousness in students.  Definitely worth a watch.

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Poetry Makes Nothing Happen

Posted on May 22, 2013 by PstmdrnDionysus

As an artist and as a student of art, I’ve spent a lot of time contemplating the role and importance of art in the world.  With so much suffering and turmoil, there are times when the pursuit of expression can … Continue reading →

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David Harvey – Crises of Capitalism (Animation)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by PstmdrnDionysus

 

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David Foster Wallace Interview (Animated)

Posted on April 19, 2013 by PstmdrnDionysus

David Foster Wallace is probably one of the most brilliant men to have written and taught literature in the past few decades.  I’m always impressed by what he has to say.  It’s always lucid and on-point.  I hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

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The Machine is Us/ing Us

Posted on January 28, 2013 by PstmdrnDionysus

This is an interesting video that invites the reader to rethink the nature of the written word.  What is a text to you?

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Jeffrey McDaniel – Middle Age

Posted on November 26, 2012 by PstmdrnDionysus
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John Green’s Crash Course: Literature (and Why Reading it is Important)

Posted on November 16, 2012 by PstmdrnDionysus

If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you likely know I’m a pretty big fan of John Green.  He’s a fantastic YA author, video blogger, and all-around Nerd.  How could you not love John Green?  To make him … Continue reading →

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