Emil Cioran’s Short History of Decay w/ Caleb Caudell
Art of Darkness
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Transfiguration of Romania: Charon's Quest for a Reformed Nation
This chapter explores Charon's battle between pride and self-contempt, his obsession with his Romanian origins, and his dreams of a delirious Romania. It discusses the correlation between self-hatred and overblown pride, and highlights the historical context of Romania during the World Wars.
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