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Episode 4: Kira Brunner Don and Nathan Brown

The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly

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The Paradox of Pleasure and Regret

This chapter explores the tension between fleeting pleasures and the regret that often follows, drawing on Freudian insights to illustrate the complexity of social engagement. It discusses the thematic elements of a sonnet and the personification of regret, using metaphors like the sunset to convey emotional depth. Additionally, the speakers delve into poetic translation, highlighting the connection between emotions and language across different poets, particularly Baudelaire and Keats.

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