Literary Friction

Literary Friction - RE-RUN: Abstract Romanticism with Chris Kraus

Dec 29, 2022

Author Chris Kraus discusses the themes of desire, objectification, and abstract romanticism in her book 'I Love Dick'. The podcast delves into the power dynamics of love, obsession, and the intersection of art and infatuation. It also explores the evolution of comedy, reclaiming the female narrative, and the complexities of desire in romantic relationships.

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Quick takeaways

Abstract romanticism in literature explores desire and infatuation, challenging conventional muse roles.

Exploration of gender dynamics in literary works like 'Sherry' and 'Possession' prompts deeper reflection.

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Abstract Romanticism Explored in diverse literary forms

Abstract romanticism is examined through various literary works such as 'Sherry' by Colette, highlighting age gap relationships and complexities of desire. 'Possession' by A.S. Byatt delves into desire, truth, and the relationship between writers and their texts. Helen Mort's 'No Maps Could Show Them' celebrates women mountaineers, blending emotion and elegy through poetry.

Introduction

3min

Exploring Desire and Objectification in 'I Love Dick'

2min

Exploring Abstract Romanticism and Power Dynamics through 'I Love Dick'

4min

Exploring Comedy, Objectivity, and Female Experience in Literature

27min

Abstract Romanticism and the Construction of Desire

16min

Exploring the Mystical 'Gravity and Grace' by Simone Vardtex

2min

Exploring the Notions of Evil and Information Disclosure

3min

Exploring Women Mountaineers in 'No Maps Could Show Them' by Helen Mort

3min

We're on our end of year break, but didn't want to leave you without some LF to keep you company while you cook up your leftovers and potter around in your new socks. So, inspired by one of our new listeners, Charlotte, who tweeted to tell us how much she enjoyed an old episode, we’re re-running one of our favourite conversations from way back: in 2016 we met with Chris Kraus to talk about her book I Love Dick, which was being published in the UK for the first time. It's a classic of feminist literature first published in the States in 1997, a genre-bending novel about lust, desire and making art that investigates the power of infatuation and subverts the convention of the muse. We hope you enjoy listening and we'll be back with an absolutely belting new season in 2023!

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