There’s no shortage of fools wandering the earth, and I’ll freely admit, I’ve had my share of bumbling moments as well. The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky, despite its formidable reputation in the canon of Russian literature, is essentially the literary equivalent of that one friend who shows up to the party in mismatched socks and … Continue reading Navigating the Labyrinth: A Whimsical Critique of Dostoevsky’s The Idiot
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Sir Roger Scruton’s The Face of God
In 2020 we lost Sir Roger Scruton: a huge loss to all right thinking people, and his like will not be seen again, I don't doubt. Some of his writings can be pretty hard going, however, they're always worth sticking with. There's always value to be found in his words. Roger Scruton's The Face of God is … Continue reading Sir Roger Scruton’s The Face of God
Gloom with a View: The Miserable Genius of Dostoyevsky’s Notes from the Underground
Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Notes from the Underground is an unparalleled triumph of literary genius, a veritable tour-de-force that renders the ordinary, extraordinary. In this marvelously morose masterpiece, Dostoyevsky transforms the existential crisis of a middle-aged, maladjusted civil servant into an epic odyssey of self-deprecation and philosophical ponderings, peppered with the perfect balance of wry humour and existential dread. … Continue reading Gloom with a View: The Miserable Genius of Dostoyevsky’s Notes from the Underground
A Sour Pursuit: The Fox & The Grapes
Yet another fable. I can't help it. In the grand tapestry of Aesop’s Fables, The Fox and the Grapes stands out like a vine in a vegetable garden, flaunting its fruity dilemma and the quintessential human experience of dealing with disappointment. This tale, often summarised in a few lines, is ripe for a humorous yet … Continue reading A Sour Pursuit: The Fox & The Grapes
Beyond Good & Evil: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for the Übermensch Wannabe
It has taken me quite some time to journey through this book, and now it is festooned with a myriad of brightly coloured, pointy post-it notes. The pages resemble a chaotic saw-blade, each tab marking a moment of insight or intrigue, creating a whimsical and somewhat bewildering display. What follows, is the result of my … Continue reading Beyond Good & Evil: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for the Übermensch Wannabe
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