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Steve Chisnell
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It's a silly argument, really. Different genre require different skills for creation. A poor writer can always be outdone. That said, I agree with this list (and several not on it--looking at you, Bridges of Madison County)!
No, school teachers, this isn't about you. But it is about a traditional system of education that has failed to provide these advantages for generations and still resists it.
Provocative idea of the philosophical divorce behind our ways of making meaning. As ever, though, I always grow suspect of the dilemma - perhaps there are other ways worth reading, still . . .
This has happened before, of course. One wonders who is in charge: the author's control during life (or death), the readers who want more, or the driving power of consumption and money?
For those--readers or viewers--interested in author intent, here is a long talk from author Frank Herbert discussing his book in 1965!
Such great choices from the Booker Prize for 2024: Which of these is a "must read" for me? Let me know in the comments!
The second visual album from Waywords is built upon the concept of “creative reading,” forming a phenomenological response to three different texts (essay, fiction, or poetry) around a provided term.
The first author--1500 years before Homer--was a priestess in the city of Ur. Isn't it time we give mark her? Enheduanna, we will spread your word.
The first visual album from Waywords is built upon the concept of “creative reading,” forming a phenomenological response to three different texts (essay, fiction, or poetry) around a provided term.
And he could not, then, blame himself too much at redressing some of that grievance now. A little balance in the world, please.
Kanye West disavows books, but hip-hop has always demonstrated a high level of literacy, both traditional and its own.
What? The Library of Congress has its own Gutenberg-style project that seeks volunteers? Yes!
Why Am I Posting This? "So you can understand why it’s important that we know where you were. Because if I were trying to help my boyfriend break out of prison, it would be convenient if my sister could meet us and drive us somewhere else."
Looking for an Audible alternative? Looking for obscure, indie, or literary works Audible/Amazon won't carry?
"I call it the forest of eloquence, the forest of signs. But there was no eloquence therein. Instead, a wilderness of letters scattered on the verdant ground. Deadly signs all around." A terrifying and memorable journey into obscure literary tropes.
"What does weird even mean when swaths of the mainstream have a slipping grip on reality? A large number of folks, after all, falsely believe that satanic pedophiles operated out of a pizzeria." An ironic blend of academia, body horror, racism, and positivity. . .
Are you missing the Kyiv Book Forum from Ukraine? It's not too late to catch the last two days of virtual events!
What do we do with--how do we read--can we make us of--a classic and famous metaphysical poem which is also misogynistic?
While somewhat dated in its references and framing, Ulmer takes some vital steps in creating this "workbook" to understanding what digital literacy (electracy)really means to our personal and social cognition.
What Can You Do To Fight Censorship? Mitchell Kaplan's podcast offers some ideas with Christopher Finan.
"Don’t let people tell you that your voice doesn’t matter, because that’s a lie. It does. And it matters so much that they’re scared to tell you. Run for office and demand a seat at the table. Students are the largest stakeholders in education."