This book is T.E. Lawrence's memoir of his experiences leading a portion of the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. It details his movements, actions, and relationships with Arab leaders, as well as his thoughts and doubts during that time. The narrative includes descriptions of harsh desert conditions, unfamiliar Arab customs, and volatile tribal politics. Lawrence's account also grapples with the guilt of false promises made to the Arabs by their Western allies and the bittersweet victory of the Arab forces. The book is a mix of travelogue, philosophy treatise, and action novel, offering insights into Middle Eastern politics and the human experience of conflict, duty, and cultural understanding.
Paul Bowles's "The Sheltering Sky" is a novel that follows Port and Kit Moresby's journey through North Africa. The story explores themes of alienation, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in a foreign land. Bowles's evocative descriptions of the North African landscape and his exploration of existential themes create a haunting and atmospheric narrative. The novel's ambiguous ending leaves the reader to ponder the true nature of the Moresbys' relationship and the meaning of their journey. Its enduring legacy lies in its exploration of the human condition and the enduring power of storytelling.
In this continuation of their non-linear journey through the tarot, Phil and JF discuss the ninth Arcanum: the Hermit. Walking through darkness with his lantern and staff, the Hermit invites us to break from the collective and seek a direct relationship with the Real. This is the card of the seeker, the misfit, the sage, and the wanderer. As tends to happen in these tarot episodes, the hosts take the opportunity to range across many topics, connecting the Hermit to Jung’s Red Book, the Desert Fathers, angels and demons, the I Ching, contemporary politics, and more.
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REFERENCES
Carl Jung, The Red Book
Stanley Kubrick, American filmmaker
Samuel Beckett, Irish writer
Emily Dickinson, American poet
Temptation of Saint Anthony
Our Known Friend, Meditations on the Tarot
Weird Studies, Episode 103 on the Tower card
The Gnostic Tarot
Nigel Richmond, Language of the Lines
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
John Minford, The I Ching: The Essential Translation of the Ancient Chinese Oracle and Book of Wisdom
William Butler Yeats, "The Second Coming"
Alejandro Jodorowsky, The Way of the Tarot
Wolfgang Petersen (dir.), The Neverending Story
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