09 Jul

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Diving into "Drifts" by Kate Zambreno: A Reflective Journey of Mundane Poetics I picked up Drifts by Kate Zambreno on a whim, drawn in by the promise of a narrative that oscillates between the mundanity of daily life and the profundity hidden within it. I was particularly intrigued by Zambreno’s exploration of the everyday and the artful ways she weaves her experiences into the fabric of contemporary life. After recently making an exciting discovery at work—partly thanks to the various topics I learned about from this very book—I felt...

14 May

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A Journey Through Darkness: Review of Februar 33: Der Winter der Literatur by Thomas Wittstock As a long-time reader captivated by the complexities of history, especially the harrowing narratives surrounding the Nazi era, Februar 33: Der Winter der Literatur by Thomas Wittstock grabbed my attention immediately. Having devoured seminal works like A.J.P. Taylor's The Causes of the Second World War and William Shirer’s The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich in my formative years, I thought I had a solid understanding of this dark period. Yet, Wittstock's insightful...