Literary Friction - RE-RUN: Abstract Romanticism with Chris Kraus
Dec 29, 2022
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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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Gravity and Grace and Wikileaks: Exploring Profound Themes
'Gravity and Grace' by Simone Weil offers timeless, profound insights into spirituality and metaphysics, providing daily intellectual sustenance. On the other hand, 'Wikileaks' by Julian Assange reveals the existence of evil through documented meetings and manipulations by entities like Google and the U.S. State Department.
Gender Dynamics and Literary Interpretations
Readers are led to ponder gender dynamics and interpretations in works such as 'Sherry' by Colette and 'Possession' by A.S. Byatt. 'No Maps Could Show Them' by Helen Mort offers an emotional and powerful reflection on women mountaineers, bridging the gap between gender, landscape, and emotion.
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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