The last book I read in 2024 was No Country for Old Men; in fact, it was a reread. I first read the book in my teens. Now, as a man in my thirties, I realize that while I already had an interest in esotericism at the time, certain subtle elements of Gnosticism and other themes, symbolisms and undertones completely eluded me during my first reading. It is no surprise that I didn't appreciate the book as much back then; however, I have since re-evaluated it. I still don't think it's as good as his other books, but it's by no means a bad book like I thought.
Fantastic commentary, thank you! You’ve given me a lot to chew on here, I really appreciate that. I’d LOVE to hear about PYNCHON’s Gnosticism, too, someday, if that’s something you’ve contemplated. Everyone talks about the conspiracy/technocracy stuff-which I love, of course-but I feel his spirituality so MUCH when I read him, and I wish more people would talk about that….
Read it in english last year and it was an amazing experience. Having read other novels by Cormac I think All the Pretty Horses is definitely his most balanced and 'conventional' novel. It's a great coming of age story, it's romantic and tragic. In some ways it is probably one of the best ways to get to know this author and the national book award prize was well deserved.
Interesting references to Don Quixote. I've just finished ATPH and missed the reference. I never read DQ, but Im familiar with the main theme and imagery
@WriteConscious It was beautiful. The scene when Alejandra leaves on the train had me almost crying in public. I really wanted John Grady to stay on the hacienda. Alas!
Interesting that people see this book as one of the worst. I think its up there in the top 5: Suttree, The Crossing, ATPH, The Passenger , Blood Meridian.
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The descriptive preponderance, of life and death, played out analogy and symbol, nontheless, even in given thought, will be for nought due to life's wrought.
Would love for you to do a vid on the existentialism and Marxist themes on the Curious George series 🐒
Wtf
The last book I read in 2024 was No Country for Old Men; in fact, it was a reread. I first read the book in my teens. Now, as a man in my thirties, I realize that while I already had an interest in esotericism at the time, certain subtle elements of Gnosticism and other themes, symbolisms and undertones completely eluded me during my first reading.
It is no surprise that I didn't appreciate the book as much back then; however, I have since re-evaluated it. I still don't think it's as good as his other books, but it's by no means a bad book like I thought.
Fantastic commentary, thank you! You’ve given me a lot to chew on here, I really appreciate that.
I’d LOVE to hear about PYNCHON’s Gnosticism, too, someday, if that’s something you’ve contemplated. Everyone talks about the conspiracy/technocracy stuff-which I love, of course-but I feel his spirituality so MUCH when I read him, and I wish more people would talk about that….
Read it in english last year and it was an amazing experience. Having read other novels by Cormac I think All the Pretty Horses is definitely his most balanced and 'conventional' novel. It's a great coming of age story, it's romantic and tragic. In some ways it is probably one of the best ways to get to know this author and the national book award prize was well deserved.
I initially thought McCarthy got the idea for the title from the Bob Dylan song “All the tired horses”. The lullaby makes more sense.
So many cool insights.
Interesting references to Don Quixote. I've just finished ATPH and missed the reference. I never read DQ, but Im familiar with the main theme and imagery
I just finished reading it today; my first book of 2025
How was it?
@WriteConscious It was beautiful. The scene when Alejandra leaves on the train had me almost crying in public. I really wanted John Grady to stay on the hacienda. Alas!
Your trip to Oregon and your friend reminds me of Picasso and Carles Casagemas.
It is possibly even similar to Gilgamesh and Enkidu.
Interesting that people see this book as one of the worst. I think its up there in the top 5: Suttree, The Crossing, ATPH, The Passenger , Blood Meridian.
Are there any specific requirements for the skool group? My request got rejected
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Then reapply
@@WriteConscious yes sir will do. Thanks
Just picked up the novel cause of this video. Can't wait for more!
chapters would be cool. I just wanted skip straight to the gnosticism part. nihilism is evident enough
The descriptive preponderance, of life and death, played out analogy and symbol, nontheless, even in given thought, will be for nought due to life's wrought.
What a shame, your gone back to talking about this phoney again.
Releasing a Stephen King video today. Now, that's a REAL writer, Benno