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Coffee with Hardcore Literature (Q&A AMA Episode VIII) (Patreon)

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2021-11-25 21:02:14
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Thank you all for your wonderful questions. As always, they have resulted in a great bookish conversation for this episode of the Q&A Show.

We're talking about digressions in literature, my honest thoughts on Finnegans Wake, how to read through traumatic times, reading vs lived experience, structuralism, serialisation, reading in one sitting, Frankenstein, and much more.

Feel free to jump to any topic/question you’re most interested in by using the timestamps, or grab a coffee or tea and enjoy whenever you can claim the time for yourself.

Video Timestamps:

  • 0:00 what do you think of digressions, info dumps, and exposition?
  • 11:22 what are your honest thoughts about Finnegans Wake?
  • 18:51 how do we keep reading therapeutically through difficult times?
  • 31:30 reading vs lived experience (and your time in Japan)
  • 44:58 can you talk more about structuralism?
  • 50:38 when and why did serialisation evolve into one-volume printing?
  • 1:03:05 how have your opinions about Frankenstein changed with rereading?

Please do let us know any questions you might have for the next Q&A Show.

Happy reading, everybody. I'm thankful for you all!

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Coffee with Hardcore Literature (Q&A AMA Episode VIII)

0:00 what do you think of digressions, info dumps, and exposition? 11:22 what are your honest thoughts about Finnegans Wake? 18:51 how do we keep reading therapeutically through difficult times? 31:30 reading vs lived experience (and your time in Japan) 44:58 can you talk more about structuralism? 50:38 when and why did serialisation evolve into one-volume printing? 1:03:05 how have your opinions about Frankenstein changed with rereading?

Comments

Martin

Thanks, Ben. I loved your advice on how to proceed in these divisive times. I was reminded of something Abraham Lincoln said (slightly paraphrased), "Until you understand your opponent's rationale for his position better than he does, you have no business debating the point."

Joel Duthie

Thanks for answering my question. Especially considering you had already answered it in an older post. I listened to your Book Review post last night where you mentioned the Wake - I'm slowly working my way through all the fabulous material. Interestingly, you also answered it indirectly in you previous post (How to Get More...) when you discussed reading above your head. It was on account of Adler's book that I decided to give it the ol' college try a few years ago. I think, however, that I've found a fresh outlook thanks to your view on the Wake as well as your reinforcement of the importance of reading above one's head. Thanks again! Masi cho