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Author Paul Bishop discusses Jung's influence, Arthurian tradition, and the transformative journey of Parzival. Topics include national myths, Grail legend, Middle Ages, individuation, and the symbolism of the Grail in self-discovery.

An analysis of 'Pale Fire' by Vladimir Nabokov, focusing on its structure, meta-textual elements, and the concept of death of the author. The exploration of themes like reflection, insanity, and interpretation in poetry analysis. Detailed examination of characters' interactions at a gathering, showcasing the humor and deeper layers of interpretation in literature.

Tim Howles, a Junior Research Fellow in Political Theology at University of Oxford, discusses William Golding's work. They explore themes of morality, power, religion, innocence, and human nature. The podcast analyzes Golding's writing style, characters, and how he subverts traditional moral tales. They also delve into the role of children, external influences, hope, transcendence, Neanderthals in 'The Inheritors', and symbolism in Golding's works.

Delve into the lively and myth-filled world of 'The Golden Ass' by Apuleius with discussions on comedy, transformation, and spiritual growth. Explore the protagonist's adventures, encounters with bandits and poisonous flowers, and tales of love and humor amidst Roman life. Discover the book's episodic structure and lighthearted tone, contrasting it with modern literature.

Alice Gibson, a PhD in Giacomo Leopardi's philosophy, discusses his views on nature and modernity. Topics include Leopardi's pessimism, shift to creating cures, love for nature, and critique of modern civilization. The conversation delves into Leopardi's evolving views on nature, planetary solidarity, and the relevance of his ideas in addressing the current environmental crisis.

Explore the unique storytelling of 'Sweet Days of Discipline' by Fleur Jaeggy, focusing on childhood, friendship, and oppression in a boarding school. Dive into the characters, reminiscence, and boredom, with a highlight on constraint, discipline, and dominance in childhood experiences.

Scholar Joshua Buhs discusses Charles Fort and the Forteans in this podcast. Topics include Fort's influence on Bigfoot legends, the concept of anomalies as intermediates between true and false, and biases in Fort's work. The episode also explores possible literary influences on Fort's writing style and delves into the cultural history of Forteans, highlighting their impact on modern society.

Jakob Lusensky, a Jungian analyst, discusses Carl Jung's intersection with Christianity, exploring themes of personal growth, cure in crises, Jung's views on God, and the book 'C.G Jung: Face to Face with Christianity'. The conversation delves into the sacred in modern Christianity and the reformative aspects of Jung's work.

Discover the eerie presence of a dangerous cat, unsettling encounters, and mysteries in Michel de Ghelderode's 'Spells'. Dive into the uncanny world of spellcasting, meet the Devil in London, and explore themes of symbolism and urbanism in this rich collection of weird and fantastical fiction.

Brad Baumgartner is a theorist and writer. He is the author of several works, including Dead Man's Switch: Glissades (Orbis Tertius Press, 2022), The –Tempered Mid·riff: A Play in Four Acts (Schism-Neuronics, 2020), Celeste: Our Lady of Flowering Marvel (Spuyten Duyvil, 2020), which was a semi-finalist for the 2017 Tarpaulin Sky Book Award, and Quantum Mechantics: Memoirs of a Quark (The Operating System, 2019). Additionally, Stylinaut (Spuyten Duyvil, 2021), a hybrid work of experimental fiction, aphorism/fragment, and poetry, was a finalist for the 2019 Tarpaulin Sky Book Award. Other recent work can be found in the edited collections Acéphale and Autobiographical Philosophy in the 21st Century (Schism Press, 2021) and Art Disarming Philosophy: Non-philosophy and Aesthetics (Rowman and Littlefield, 2021). He is on the Editorial Board of Cyclops Journal: Contemporary Theory, Theory of Religion, and Experimental Theory and is Fiction Editor of Coffin Bell: A Journal of Dark Literature. In this episode we discuss his book Weird Mysticism: Philosophical Horror and the Mystical Text (Lehigh University Press, 2021) Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weird-Mysticism-Philosophical-Mystical-Conversations/dp/1683932870 Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74