

SSP33 - David Harrison Horton
Sep 29, 2022
Returning guest David Harrison Horton discusses the arts scene in Beijing, his experience during lockdown, and his recently published book, Maze Poems. The podcast also explores topics such as attending music shows and exploring various art forms, the influence of Chinese arts and theater shows in Beijing, the life of a mysterious figure from China, documenting daily activities and the cultural revolution, the creation process and impact of the book 'Mays Palms', the significance of drawing a maze, textual analysis and travel blogging, activities and achievements of poet Edward Rag, foreigners in the writing community and the connection between language and culture, dedication of Chinese poets, and the challenges of translating humor and making long-term plans in China.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Life During Lockdown
01:36 • 13min
Attending Music Shows and Exploring Other Art Forms
14:40 • 15min
Chinese Arts and Theater Shows in Beijing
29:18 • 14min
The Mysterious Figure from China
43:22 • 2min
Documenting Daily Activities and Cultural Revolution
45:13 • 16min
Discussion about the publication 'Mays Palms' and its creation process
01:00:49 • 2min
The Process and Impact of Drawing a Maze
01:02:47 • 2min
Textual Analysis and Travel Blogging
01:04:52 • 13min
Edward Rag's Activities and Achievements in Poetry
01:17:57 • 8min
Foreigners in the Writing Community and the Connection Between Language and Culture
01:25:34 • 2min
Chinese Poets and Their Dedication to Writing
01:27:38 • 2min
Challenges of Translating Humor and Making Long-Term Plans in China
01:29:08 • 11min