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Jul 25, 2022 • 13min

Crassus Agonicus by Hilda Hilst - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about "Crassus Agonicus". Warning now: not for the faint of heart. Lots of items related to private spaces. But, that might need to be assumed when you say you're looking at a Hilda Hilst work! Our copy was translated by Julia Powers and Lívia Drummond. Hilda Hilst Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQZ8uonKylY&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCak6HZRba65noqOEFHWOAW ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/Support my Channel!: https://ko-fi.com/thecodexcantina 🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/srGtH98BQb 🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecodexcantina 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thecodexcantina 💻 The Literary Discourse Discord: https://discord.gg/2YyXPAdRUy 📹 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdqkkUKpfRIbCXmiFvqxIw?sub_confirmation=1 ================================== Affiliate Links for Books or Stories Mentioned in this Video: Channels Mentioned in this Video: ================================== #HildaHilst  #BrazilianLiterature #CrassusAgonicus TABLE OF CONTENTS: ======License and Copyright Info====== Song: CodeX Cantina Intro Artist: CodeX Cantina
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Jul 21, 2022 • 53min

In the Penal Colony by Franz Kafka - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we break into a piece that covers many different themes: alienation, isolation, justice, punishment, religion, Westernization, and more! Let's talk about "In the Penal Colony" by Franz Kafka with MusiqueMacabre! Musique also has a special gift where he has recorded himself going through a musical performance of the audiobook. It's something you won't want to miss out on so check out the link below! Musique Macabre's performance of "In the Penal Colony":  Franz Kafka Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwNtmceX3ow&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBMWEC6Y1VyRYChzJRAb49z ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/Support my Channel!: https://ko-fi.com/thecodexcantina 🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/srGtH98BQb 🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecodexcantina 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thecodexcantina 💻 The Literary Discourse Discord: https://discord.gg/2YyXPAdRUy 📹 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdqkkUKpfRIbCXmiFvqxIw?sub_confirmation=1 ================================== Affiliate Links for Books or Stories Mentioned in this Video: Channels Mentioned in this Video: Musique Macabre: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7uTd9XPe7z74z4cktX6hw ================================== #FranzKafka #InThePenalColony ======License and Copyright Info====== Song: CodeX Cantina Intro Artist: CodeX Cantina
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Jul 18, 2022 • 11min

7 Short Women in Translation Recommendations for #witmonth

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Are you looking for short reads to grab for Women in Translation Month? Here's 7 books we recommend: Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto The House in Smyrna by Tatiana Salem Levy The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector Heaven by Mieko Kawakami The Time: Night by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa The Obscene Madame D by Hilda Hilst ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/Support my Channel!: https://ko-fi.com/thecodexcantina 🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/srGtH98BQb 🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecodexcantina 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thecodexcantina 💻 The Literary Discourse Discord: https://discord.gg/2YyXPAdRUy 📹 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdqkkUKpfRIbCXmiFvqxIw?sub_confirmation=1 ================================== Affiliate Links for Books or Stories Mentioned in this Video: Channels Mentioned in this Video: Lezlie@TheNerdyNarrative: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXw-rVWALBklE2syuN4myw ================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS: ======License and Copyright Info====== Song: CodeX Cantina Intro Artist: CodeX Cantina
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Jul 14, 2022 • 13min

Reapers + November Cotton Flower from "Cane" by Jean Toomer - Poem Summary, Analysis, Interpretation

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we are looking at the couplet of poems "Reapers" and "November Cotton Flowers" in "Cane" by Jean Toomer.  Cane playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZMkgeahkTc&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCZgYJSvqRaZ0FSIUA-XzbT Jean Toomer Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZMkgeahkTc&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YDWC_ZJSu9KLz4AodaTWZdX ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/Support my Channel!: https://ko-fi.com/thecodexcantina 🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/srGtH98BQb 🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecodexcantina 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thecodexcantina 💻 The Literary Discourse Discord: https://discord.gg/2YyXPAdRUy 📹 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdqkkUKpfRIbCXmiFvqxIw?sub_confirmation=1 ================================== Affiliate Links for Books or Stories Mentioned in this Video: Channels Mentioned in this Video: ================================== #jeantoomer #Cane TABLE OF CONTENTS: 0:00 Background 0:58 Reapers Reading and Analysis 7:34 November Cotton Flower Reading and Analysis ======License and Copyright Info====== Song: CodeX Cantina Intro Artist: CodeX Cantina
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Jul 11, 2022 • 44min

The Hamlet by William Faulkner (The Snopes Trilogy) - Novel Summary, Analysis, Review

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! One of Faulkner's funniest books! "The Hamlet" by William Faulkner is a rip-roaring ride through Frenchman's Bend. The Snopes: Mink, I.O., Flem, Ab, Ike, and more, enter the land and leave it much different than how they found it. The Snopes Trilogy Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WKHsYSi-O4&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YA7CD3l1uoUtmpYb9D_EU6e Channels involved in FaulknerInAugust:  @Scallydandling about the books    @Big Hard Books & Classics    @Bookish    @Another Bibliophile Reads    @Rambling Raconteur    @seriela   and many more friends who don't run a channel! Hit us up on Voxer if you'd like to still join: thecodexcantina ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/Support my Channel!: https://ko-fi.com/thecodexcantina 🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/srGtH98BQb 🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecodexcantina 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thecodexcantina 💻 The Literary Discourse Discord: https://discord.gg/2YyXPAdRUy 📹 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdqkkUKpfRIbCXmiFvqxIw?sub_confirmation=1 ================================== Affiliate Links for Books or Stories Mentioned in this Video: Books Used and Citations: Bleikasten, A., Watchorn, M., & Weinstein, P. (2017). William Faulkner: A Life through Novels. Indiana University Press.Gorra, M. (2021). The Saddest Words: William Faulkner’s Civil War. Liveright.Hoffman, F. J. (1966). William Faulkner (2nd Revised ed.). Twayne. ================================== #thehamlet #williamfaulkner  #ThesnopesTrilogy TABLE OF CONTENTS: 0:00 Book One: Flem 19:17 Book Two: Eula 29:49 Book Three: The Long Summer 39:15 Book Four: The Peasants ======License and Copyright Info====== Song: CodeX Cantina Intro Artist: CodeX Cantina
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Jul 7, 2022 • 15min

The Last Letter by Fritz Lieber - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! The short story "The Last Lieber" by Fritz Lieber was an absolute hoot. It was recommended by our lovely Patron Star. Fritz Lieber Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgSWOvQiPuM&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YC69wbH01dBKYvIQhMLW1YW ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/Support my Channel!: https://ko-fi.com/thecodexcantina 🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/srGtH98BQb 🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecodexcantina 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thecodexcantina 💻 The Literary Discourse Discord: https://discord.gg/2YyXPAdRUy 📹 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdqkkUKpfRIbCXmiFvqxIw?sub_confirmation=1 ================================== Affiliate Links for Books or Stories Mentioned in this Video: Channels Mentioned in this Video: ================================== #FritzLieber #TheLastLetter #SFF ======License and Copyright Info====== Song: CodeX Cantina Intro Artist: CodeX Cantina
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Jul 4, 2022 • 16min

June Wrap Up and July TBR

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Jun 30, 2022 • 20min

Sennin by Ryunosuka Akutagawa - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! We're continuing #JapaneseJune with "Sennin" by Ryunosuke Akutagawa. A rare find out of "The Book of Fantasy" discovered by our friend  @Everyone Who Reads it Must Converse  . A great little piece that has several layers of sacrifice, dedication, and faith! Ryunosuke Akutagawa Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Swl-3ma8Lk&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YD4J02nxwzNMelsm5Cv5Ld_ ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/Support my Channel!: https://ko-fi.com/thecodexcantina 🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/srGtH98BQb 🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecodexcantina 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thecodexcantina 💻 The Literary Discourse Discord: https://discord.gg/2YyXPAdRUy 📹 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdqkkUKpfRIbCXmiFvqxIw?sub_confirmation=1 ================================== Affiliate Links for Books or Stories Mentioned in this Video: Channels Mentioned in this Video:  @Everyone Who Reads it Must Converse   ================================== #ryunosukeakutagawa  #japaneseliterature  #sennin  TABLE OF CONTENTS: 0:00 Introductions 1:26 Plot Summary and Discussion ======License and Copyright Info====== Song: CodeX Cantina Intro Artist: CodeX Cantina Table of Ranks: By TheInfernoX - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41367966
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Jun 27, 2022 • 13min

The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket by Yasunari Kawabata - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about a wonderful short story about perspective and individualism. Batta to Suzumushi (The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket) a 1924 classic from Yasunari Kawabata. Yasunari Kawabata Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk9kXbPXgOw&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCwcFmb4KlAAny8jxjKx6VJ ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/Support my Channel!: https://ko-fi.com/thecodexcantina 🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/srGtH98BQb 🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecodexcantina 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thecodexcantina 💻 The Literary Discourse Discord: https://discord.gg/2YyXPAdRUy 📹 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdqkkUKpfRIbCXmiFvqxIw?sub_confirmation=1 ================================== Affiliate Links for Books or Stories Mentioned in this Video: Channels Mentioned in this Video: ================================== #YasunariKawabata #JapaneseLiterature #TheGrasshopperandtheBellCricket TABLE OF CONTENTS: 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Plot Summary and Analysis ======License and Copyright Info====== Song: CodeX Cantina Intro Artist: CodeX Cantina
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Jun 23, 2022 • 13min

The Tattooer by Junichiro Tanizaki - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! The 1910 short story that shot Junichiro Tanizaki on the literary scene, "The Tattooer" is up for discussion today! Our version was translated by Howard Hibbet. Jun'ichirō Tanizaki playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE_RadIPBOg&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBAO-hCWumPB6y_pPALTWbY ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/Support my Channel!: https://ko-fi.com/thecodexcantina 🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/srGtH98BQb 🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecodexcantina 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thecodexcantina 💻 The Literary Discourse Discord: https://discord.gg/2YyXPAdRUy 📹 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdqkkUKpfRIbCXmiFvqxIw?sub_confirmation=1 ================================== Affiliate Links for Books or Stories Mentioned in this Video: Channels Mentioned in this Video: ================================== #JunichiroTanizaki #TheTattooer #JapaneseLiterature TABLE OF CONTENTS: 0:00 Introductions 0:36 Plot Summary and Analysis ======License and Copyright Info====== Song: CodeX Cantina Intro Artist: CodeX Cantina Jorogumo image taken from: http://satellitesoda.com/ddf/2015/image/7346/ddf-008--jorogumo

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