American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)

The final part of my review of THE KING OF THE VAGABONDS by Neal Stephenson. Watch as Jack descends into madness, helps Huguenot galley slaves, crashes a party and becomes infamous. We also see Eliza get trapped.

In this episode of my coverage of THE BAROQUE CYCLE by Neal Stephenson, I dig deeper into KING OF THE VAGABONDS. Jack and Eliza learn about commerce and witches before going their separate ways. They will meet again in 20 years or so.

This is a pretty wild story by Duane Rimel, and revised by H. P. Lovecraft, about a leprosy infection leading to the machinations of a mad scientist. Recommended.

Here, I look at two Duane W. Rimel stories revised by H. P. Lovecraft: THE TREE ON THE HILL and THE SORCERY OF APHLAR. They are fine.

Part one of my review of KING OF THE VAGABONDS from the BAROQUE CYCLE by Neal Stephenson. In this section we meet two more of our heroes of the story: Jack Shaftoe and Eliza. Through this story we get another view of European society during the Baroque

Seen as the last of the H. P. Lovecraft stories ghost-written for Hazel Heald. The scenes with old people telling stories in general shops gives me a real Stephen King vibe. 

Dive into the intriguing world of 17th-century London as Daniel Waterhouse grapples with religious tensions and freedom of conscience amidst the backdrop of the Royal Society. Witness the chaotic rebuilding of the city after the Anglo-Dutch War, and explore the vivid interplay of political performance and societal roles through theatrical reenactments. The conversation also delves into the harsh realities of economic practices, including the slave trade, and the philosophical dialogues ignited by figures like Leibniz, revealing deep connections between knowledge and power dynamics.

I look at yet another H.P. Lovecraft story. In this episode it is the Hazel Heald revision OUT OF THE AEONS. This story is notable for its world building and a possible cameo by Randolph Carter.

In this section of QUICKSILVER we get a close look at the Royal Society in the mid-1660s. Neal Stephenson has great fun characterizing people like Oldenburg, Hooke, Wilkins, and (the fictional) Daniel Waterhouse.

Dive into the intricate world of Neal Stephenson's Baroque Cycle. Discover the fascinating character evolution of Daniel Waterhouse amidst the 17th-century scientific revolution. Explore the tensions between Puritan values and emerging scientific thought against a backdrop of witch trials. Listen in as Newton and Waterhouse discuss money and morality at a 1665 fair while the plague looms large. With rich historical detail, this journey promises an engaging narrative that blends history with the fantastical.